For consensual sexual offences against children aged 13-16 under s 321 of the Criminal Code (WA), where the offending is towards the lower end of seriousness (consensual acts, no predatory exploitation, no physical abuse), an effective sentence of 4 years' imprisonment for three counts of penile penetration, one count of indecent dealing and one count of indecently recording indecent dealing is manifestly excessive; an aggregate sentence of 2 years 9 months is appropriate. Individual sentences of 2 years for each count of penile penetration are at the upper end of the range but not manifestly excessive in such circumstances.
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