A minimum non-parole period of 17 years for murder was upheld where the offender used a heavy weapon with severe force, fled the jurisdiction for nearly 10 years, disposed of evidence, showed no genuine remorse, and had an unfavourable criminal history, with limited mitigation from emotional distress about domestic violence against a family member. The case confirms that post-offence conduct including flight from the jurisdiction and concealment of the crime are significant aggravating factors in fixing the non-parole period.
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