The production of child exploitation material by participating in written internet conversations describing sexual activity with and torture of children is conduct of particular seriousness warranting stern denunciation and deterrence, especially where the offender encourages others and creates a real risk that participants may act on the abusive fantasies discussed. Previous good character is to be given little weight in child pornography sentencing. No established sentencing range has yet emerged in Tasmania for these offences, but an increasing tendency towards immediately effective custodial sentences is endorsed.
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