The Queensland Court of Appeal granted an extension of time to appeal against conviction where the delay was four to six weeks, the applicant provided some explanation for the delay, and concerns arose from the trial judge's summing-up regarding potential confusion about the onus of proof. The Court refused the extension of time to apply for leave to appeal against sentence, finding no realistic prospect of demonstrating the sentence was manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offending and the applicant's criminal history.
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