The appropriate sentencing range for conspiracy to murder in Queensland remains six to eight years, as established in [name withheld] and [name withheld]. The parity principle does not require equivalent sentences where co-offenders have materially different roles and one has received a s 13A cooperation discount. A self-serving statement given after arrest that downplays the offender's role does not warrant significant discount for cooperation. Setting parole eligibility above one-third of the head sentence is not manifestly excessive where the head sentence already reflects mitigating factors.
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