The case consolidates into a single judgment the comprehensive list of factors relevant to assessing objective seriousness of child abuse material offences (at [55]) and the general sentencing principles applicable to such offending (at [57]). The application of a standard non-parole period to offences committed before the relevant amendments came into force constitutes having regard to an irrelevant consideration and is an error requiring re-sentencing. The number of images is relevant but not determinative; the sentencing court must analyse the material by reference to the categories into which it falls and assess each count individually.
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