A non-parole period of 3 years for an aggravated break enter and steal in company (bank robbery) assessed as towards the upper end of the scale, committed by an offender on parole with a significant criminal history including prior similar offences, is manifestly inadequate. The standard non-parole period of 5 years under s 54B operates as a reference point even on a plea of guilty. An excessive variation in the statutory ratio between NPP and balance of term may itself demonstrate latent error by suggesting disproportionate weight was given to subjective circumstances.
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