A non-parole period of approximately 70% of the head sentence is not manifestly excessive where the offender has limited rehabilitation prospects and a medium to high risk of re-offending, even where the offender has a minor criminal history and no prior imprisonment. Error is not established merely by showing a non-parole period falls outside the typical ACT range of 50-70%.
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