Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts(1) The chief executive may direct an offender, orally or in writing, to do 1 or more of the following during a detention period:
(a) participate in an activity that the chief executive considers desirable for the offender's welfare or training;
(b) do work that the chief executive considers suitable for the offender;
(c) do community service work that the chief executive considers suitable for the offender.
(2) However, the offender is not required to do work (including community service work), or participate in an activity, that the offender is not capable of doing.
(3) A direction under this section takes effect—
(a) when it is given to the offender; or
(b) if a later date of effect is stated in the direction—on the date stated.