A total head sentence of seven years imprisonment with a non-parole period of five years and three months is within range for two discrete episodes of aggravated child pornography offending involving dissemination, possession and access, committed by a repeat offender who breached bail. Non-commercial file sharing of child pornography is properly regarded as a form of commercial activity that fuels demand. Discounts of 25 per cent and 20 per cent for guilty pleas are appropriate where the prosecution case is overwhelming.
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