The Queensland Court of Appeal refused an extension of time to appeal sentence, holding that the possibility of deportation under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) does not undermine the integrity of the original sentencing determination and provides no basis for disturbing the sentence. The Court also held that a lack of understanding of appeal rights is not a satisfactory reason for an extension of time, particularly after a very long delay (over five years).
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