Most Temporary visas such as work and holiday makers visas, bridging visas, training visas, temporary activities visas and temporary skill shortage visas come with attached condition 8303 according to which visa holder “must not become involved in activities disruptive to, or violence threatening harm to, the Australian community or a group within the Australian community”.
In broader view of this provision, one could argue that violating social distancing rules put in place by the Government to control the spread of Covid-19 in Australia may be construed as being involved in activities which are disruptive to the Australian community in general. Any breach of a visa condition may possibly result in cancellation of the visa.
Visa subclasses that may be under the scope of this provision include 400, 403, 405, 407, 408, 410, 449, 461, 482, 870 and bridging visas.
