The practice of fixing the period of actual custody for Commonwealth offences at 60-66% of the head sentence applies generally to all Commonwealth offences, not only to limited classes of cases with a settled tariff. The fact that offences are Commonwealth offences is sufficient reason for State and Territory courts to strive for consistency in sentencing. A sentencing judge retains discretion to depart from the 60-66% range where unusual factors justify it, such as significant cooperation and pleas of guilty.
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