Where a parent or stepfather commits sexual offences against multiple children of tender years over a prolonged period, the case falls into the worst category of its type. Sentencing judges dealing with serious sexual offenders under s 6D of the Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic) must have regard to community protection as the principal sentencing purpose, including the risk of future offending against children outside the family. Denunciation under s 5(1) must be reflected in the total sentence. Cumulation orders under s 6E must reflect the overall seriousness of offending across multiple victims.
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