For offences of possession of child pornography under s 91H(3) of the Crimes Act 1900, the absence of distribution or profit motive does not preclude a finding that the offence is at the upper-end of objective seriousness where the images depict the most serious category of child sexual abuse and involve a very large number of victims. Prior good character may legitimately be given less weight as a mitigating factor given the importance of general deterrence and the fact that such offences are frequently committed by persons of otherwise good character.
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