Factors that are inherent in the nature of an offence — such as disregard for public safety and vulnerable victims in the case of heroin supply offences — cannot be treated as additional aggravating factors under s 21A(2) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act. The standard non-parole period must not be used as a starting point from which the sentencing judge oscillates by reference to aggravating and mitigating factors.
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