The case provides a useful compendium of comparable ACT sentences for young persons convicted of aggravated burglary, arson, and damage property offences. It confirms that the Bugmy principles apply with full force to young Aboriginal offenders with histories of childhood disadvantage, including intergenerational trauma, child protection involvement, and chronic health conditions. Pre-sentence custody referable to other offences for which sentences were overturned on appeal may be taken into account under s 63(2) of the Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005 (ACT).
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