When exercising the discretion to record a conviction against a child under ss 183 and 184 of the Youth Justice Act 1992 (Qld), a sentencing judge must consider all relevant circumstances including the child's background, evidence of rehabilitation, and the pre-sentence report — not merely the seriousness of the offence and criminal history. Failure to weigh countervailing factors will constitute a miscarriage of the sentencing discretion.
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