In large-scale drug importation cases, differential non-parole periods between co-offenders may properly reflect differences in the level of involvement, provision of assets used in the offence, duration of participation, and cooperation with the administration of justice during trial. The benefit of efficient trial conduct as a mitigating factor is best assessed by the trial judge. Pre-2003 sentences must be adjusted for the effect of the now-repealed s 16G of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) before being used as comparators.
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