Pedro De Pakas fronts Tamworth court for allegedly threatening MP Barnaby Joyce's AFP security officer on New England Highway

Pedro De Pakas,52, fronted Tamworth Local Court in person for the first time since he was granted strict house arrest bail last month.

Magistrate Julie Soars asked how he was doing.

"He's here today," his defence solicitor said.

"That's always a good sign," Ms Soars replied.

The court heard De Pakas had made good connections since returning to the community after almost four months in custody.

"Well done on bail, sir, keep doing well," Ms Soars said.

His conditions were continued, including to stay at his Ebor home unless for a medical or legal appointment.

The court heard the brief of evidence against De Pakas was still being compiled, which would include videos and transcripts from the alleged roadside incident near Tamworth on April 1.

"It's not an easy matter and ... has a bit of a complex background," Ms Soars said.

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The court heard the defence lawyer would make representations to the Commonwealth prosecuting authority, the CDPP, ahead of the matter's next mention later this month.

De Pakas has not yet been required to enter a plea to the charge of threatening serious harm to a Commonwealth judicial or law officer.

The court previously heard De Pakas had done a u-turn after seeing then Deputy Prime Minister Mr Joyce pulled over on the side of the New England Highway near Moonbi.

Police allege he stopped and verbally threatened harm to the Australian Federal Police officer assigned to protect the New England MP during the election campaign.

Police claim De Pakas adopted a "fighting stance" during the stoush.

He was arrested in the days following after an investigation by the specialist Operation Willmott team, which was set up to ensure the safety of candidates.

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