Where a total effective sentence of 2 years' imprisonment is imposed in combination with a community correction order, s 11(1) of the Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic) mandatorily requires the fixing of a non-parole period, notwithstanding the anomalous result this produces. Failure to fix a non-parole period constitutes sentencing error. The question whether s 11 operates by reference to the total effective sentence or individual sentences was left open but the 'usual approach' treats it as operating by reference to the total effective sentence.
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