A discount for a guilty plea under s 16A(2)(g) of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) must not be reduced on account of the offender's failure to identify co-offenders, as that is an independent consideration under s 16A(2)(h). Sentencing judges should avoid using a range of percentages when determining the guilty plea discount, as this introduces unsatisfactory uncertainty. The question whether the utilitarian value of a guilty plea may be taken into account for federal offences remains unresolved and requires determination by a five-judge bench.
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