A starting point of 8 years out of a 10-year maximum is not available for an offence assessed as being in the upper end of the mid-range of objective seriousness, as it leaves insufficient room for offences above mid-range but below the worst case category. For fraud offences under s 192E(1)(b) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) in the upper mid-range, a starting point of 6 years is appropriate.
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