The concept of an offence committed 'without regard for public safety' under s 21A(2)(i) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 is distinguishable from specifically placing the public at risk, and applies to supply of drugs and firearms to undercover police officers because the offender's motivation and understanding, not the actual outcome, is relevant to moral culpability. The parity principle has limited application where a co-offender was involved in only some of the offences and not the most serious ones.
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