Expressing a non-parole period as a percentage of the standard non-parole period is 'particularly unhelpful' and the outcome of the sentencing process cannot be assessed as manifestly inadequate or excessive by application of a deterministic algorithm. The assessment of objective seriousness is classically within the sentencing judge's role and an appellate court should be cautious in interfering with it where findings of fact are not challenged.
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