An effective sentence of 14 years imprisonment with parole eligibility after five years was upheld for fraud upon a government department totalling approximately $16.7 million (net loss approximately $5 million), where the offender was a public servant who abused a position of trust to fund an extravagant lifestyle and had prior dishonesty convictions. The quantum of money taken (both gross and net) is a relevant sentencing consideration under s 9(2)(r) of the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 (Qld), and cumulative sentences may be imposed to reflect total criminality even where the aggregate exceeds the maximum for any single offence.
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