Fresh evidence of post-sentence developments may be received on a sentence appeal where the facts were known at sentencing but their true significance was not appreciated until after sentence — this is an exceptional case falling within the category of evidence showing the true significance of facts in existence at sentencing. The norm for non-parole periods for Commonwealth offences is 60% to 66% of the head sentence, but this is a flexible guide, not a rigid rule, and both higher and lower ratios may be appropriate in the circumstances.
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