For offences under s 229B of the Criminal Code (Qld) involving prolonged sexual corruption of multiple children in a position of trust, including procuring children to engage in sexual activity with each other, a head sentence of 12 years is appropriate even with an early plea of guilty. Neither incest sentences nor family rape sentences alone set the range for s 229B offences; the appropriate comparator depends on the circumstances. An early plea of guilty, remorse, and cooperation can be reflected in a recommendation for parole eligibility earlier than the statutory default.
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