There is no norm or starting point of 60-66% of the head sentence for fixing non-parole periods for Commonwealth offences. A sentencing court must exercise its discretion by reference to all relevant circumstances under s 16A of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) and must not mechanically apply a predetermined formula. While reasonable consistency in sentencing for Commonwealth offences requires recognition of decisions from other States in like cases, practices from particular jurisdictions must not operate as a practical fetter on the sentencing discretion.
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