The imposition of a non-parole period far below the standard non-parole period is a strong indicator that the standard non-parole period was not given determinative weight, making it difficult to demonstrate Muldrock error. The age of a child victim well below the statutory ceiling of 10 years for a s 66A offence may aptly be described as a highly aggravating factor. Where counsel at first instance conceded sexual gratification as a motive, different counsel on appeal faces difficulty in retreating from that concession.
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