A custodial sentence is not required in every case involving online grooming offences under ss 474.27 and 474.27A of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth); the sentence must reflect the objective seriousness of the particular conduct. The term 'victim' in s 16A(2)(d) of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth), in the context of grooming offences, is confined to the primary victim and does not extend to family members.
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