Following Muldrock v The Queen, a sentencing judge is not required to specify with precision the degree to which the objective seriousness of a particular offence departs from the objective seriousness of a notional mid-range offence. The maximum sentence and standard non-parole period serve as two legislative guideposts under Muldrock. The introduction of the standard non-parole period of 10 years for cultivating not less than a large commercial quantity of cannabis plants indicates Parliament intended sentences for the offence should increase.
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