Penalties and Sentences Act 1992

A direction given by an authorised corrective services officer under a requirement of a fine option order must, as far as practicable, avoid—

conflicting with the offender’s religious beliefs; and

interfering with any times during which the offender usually works or attends a school or other educational or training establishment; and

interfering with the offender’s family responsibilities.

A direction given under a fine option order may be given orally or in writing.

An offender must not be given a direction under a fine option order to perform more than 8 hours community service on any day.

However, if the offender consents and an authorised corrective services officer approves, the offender may perform more than 8 hours community service in a day.

In performing community service, the offender must be allowed reasonable rest and meal breaks.