Where a sentencing judge relies on comparable sentence decisions that are subsequently set aside and resentenced following Muldrock v The Queen, the resulting sentence is vitiated and the appellate court must re-exercise the sentencing discretion. The post-Muldrock approach requires a synthesis of all factors including objective gravity, aggravating factors, subjective circumstances, and legislative guidance from maximum penalties and standard non-parole periods, without the standard non-parole period being prescriptive or exerting undue influence.
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