A total effective sentence of 8 years and 4 months' imprisonment for planned, armed, multi-victim home invasion offending involving life-threatening injuries, where the offender had a substantial criminal history, was within the appropriate range. A sentence of 5 years for grievous bodily harm with intent involving a machete attack causing life-threatening injuries and permanent disability was within the customary sentencing range.
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