The recording of a conviction against a juvenile offender under s 183(3) of the Youth Justice Act 1992 (Qld) is within the sound exercise of discretion where the offence is serious (here, grievous bodily harm involving gratuitous violence), the offender has an extensive criminal history (40 offences across 10 prior appearances with no conviction recorded), and the offender has demonstrated substance abuse, aggressive behaviour, and lack of genuine remorse, notwithstanding the adverse impact a conviction may have on future employment prospects.
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