When imposing a sentence to be served concurrently with a pre-existing sentence, a sentencing judge must fix a new single non-parole period under s 14(1) of the Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic); ordering the new non-parole period to be served concurrently with the pre-existing non-parole period does not satisfy this requirement. A non-parole period exceeding 75% of the total effective sentence is not, of itself, a basis for questioning the sentencing discretion. Sentencing statistics alone cannot demonstrate manifest excess.
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