A finding of special circumstances that results in a reduction of only 6 weeks from the statutory ratio in the aggregate non-parole period may be erroneous where the sentencing judge has identified strong subjective circumstances warranting supervised parole. The parity principle has limited application where co-offenders are sentenced for different offences arising from the same incident, particularly where the applicant's offence is substantially more serious.
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