Section 11(1) of the Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic) does not require the fixing of a non-parole period in cases of multiple murder with extreme aggravating features, even where the offender has provided significant cooperation to authorities. The fixing of a non-parole period itself constitutes recognition of an offender's cooperation, and a 35-year non-parole period is within the available range for double murder involving prolonged abduction, sexual violation and cold-blooded killing of vulnerable victims.
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