Australian Federal Police officers arrested a 50-year-old Iraq-born man in Dandenong on 21 October 2025 and formally charged him the next day with breaching Section 76D of the Migration Act. Prosecutors allege the man removed or failed to maintain his electronic monitoring device, violating a strict 07-series visa issued after a prior criminal matter.
He faces two counts of failing to comply with visa conditions—each carrying up to five years’ imprisonment and a AUD 99,000 fine—as well as state bail-breach charges. The case underscores the AFP’s growing use of electronic monitoring for high-risk non-citizens following the High Court’s 2023 ruling against indefinite detention.
For employers, the incident is a reminder that sponsored workers who transition to bridging or post-sentence visas may be subject to stringent curfews and monitoring. Non-compliance can lead to visa cancellation, impacting workforce continuity.
The matter was listed in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 22 October; a committal mention is expected in December.
He faces two counts of failing to comply with visa conditions—each carrying up to five years’ imprisonment and a AUD 99,000 fine—as well as state bail-breach charges. The case underscores the AFP’s growing use of electronic monitoring for high-risk non-citizens following the High Court’s 2023 ruling against indefinite detention.
For employers, the incident is a reminder that sponsored workers who transition to bridging or post-sentence visas may be subject to stringent curfews and monitoring. Non-compliance can lead to visa cancellation, impacting workforce continuity.
The matter was listed in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 22 October; a committal mention is expected in December.
