For dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm under s 59(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1974 (WA) involving a BAC of 0.168, excessive speed, unlawful overtaking, four child victims (one likely quadriplegic), and relevant prior driving convictions, a total effective sentence of 2 years' imprisonment was manifestly inadequate; the Court imposed 4 years and 6 months. The offender's role as sole carer for his children did not constitute exceptional hardship warranting a lesser sentence where his offending conduct fell far short of parental obligations and his unaddressed alcohol problems cast doubt on his ability to care for the children.
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