A total effective sentence of 9 years and 6 months for 27 counts of sexual offending against six children (digital penetration only, no force, largely opportunistic, significant mitigation including early plea, cooperation, voluntary counselling, and low re-offending risk) infringed the first limb of the totality principle. A total effective sentence of 7 years and 6 months was substituted as appropriate.
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