A sentence of 8 months imprisonment wholly suspended for intentionally causing serious injury by stabbing with a hunting knife, in circumstances involving a deliberate armed return to a party after police advice to leave, was manifestly inadequate notwithstanding powerful mitigating factors including severe childhood disadvantage, Aboriginal background, early plea, cooperation, and rehabilitation. The sentence was increased to 2 years and 6 months wholly suspended, with the Court declining to impose immediate incarceration due to double jeopardy and the respondent's compliance with the original orders.
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