There is no 'normal range' for the ratio of non-parole period to total sentence in Commonwealth drug offences following Hili v The Queen. A non-parole period representing 71% of the total effective sentence is not manifestly excessive where the sentencing judge expressly adverts to the increased ratio resulting from accumulation and the offences are objectively serious. Section 19AB of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) requires a single non-parole period, not separate non-parole periods for each offence.
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