The Australian Federal Police (AFP) confirmed that a 39-year-old Sudan-born permanent visa holder was remanded in custody on 6 February after allegedly failing to comply with electronic-monitoring conditions attached to his Commonwealth visa. Victoria Police located the man the previous evening and transferred him to AFP custody.
Under section 76D(3) of the Migration Act 1958, visa holders subject to electronic tracking must keep the device charged and report any malfunction. Breach of the condition carries a maximum of five years’ imprisonment and a $99,000 fine. The AFP alleges the individual deliberately disabled the tracker, triggering an alert with the national monitoring centre.
The case is the latest in a series of enforcement actions following High Court rulings that allowed previously detained non-citizens to be released into the community under strict visa conditions. Since November, the AFP has pursued more than 20 similar matters across three states.
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For organisations and individuals navigating Australia’s tightening post-release compliance regime, assistance from a specialist can be invaluable. VisaHQ’s digital platform helps users monitor visa requirements, track status updates in real time, and assemble supporting documentation—services that reduce the risk of inadvertent breaches. Find out more at https://www.visahq.com/australia/
For corporate mobility teams the message is clear: Australia is tightening post-release compliance. Employers sponsoring workers who have criminal or immigration compliance histories should expect intensified scrutiny, including unannounced site visits.
The accused will next appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 30 April 2026; the AFP says further charges may be laid pending forensic examination of seized mobile devices.
Under section 76D(3) of the Migration Act 1958, visa holders subject to electronic tracking must keep the device charged and report any malfunction. Breach of the condition carries a maximum of five years’ imprisonment and a $99,000 fine. The AFP alleges the individual deliberately disabled the tracker, triggering an alert with the national monitoring centre.
The case is the latest in a series of enforcement actions following High Court rulings that allowed previously detained non-citizens to be released into the community under strict visa conditions. Since November, the AFP has pursued more than 20 similar matters across three states.
For organisations and individuals navigating Australia’s tightening post-release compliance regime, assistance from a specialist can be invaluable. VisaHQ’s digital platform helps users monitor visa requirements, track status updates in real time, and assemble supporting documentation—services that reduce the risk of inadvertent breaches. Find out more at https://www.visahq.com/australia/
For corporate mobility teams the message is clear: Australia is tightening post-release compliance. Employers sponsoring workers who have criminal or immigration compliance histories should expect intensified scrutiny, including unannounced site visits.
The accused will next appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 30 April 2026; the AFP says further charges may be laid pending forensic examination of seized mobile devices.
