The mandatory minimum sentence of two and a half years' imprisonment for supply of a category H weapon under the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) cannot be avoided by imposing a non-custodial order such as probation, confirming Commissioner of Police v Broederlow [2020] QCA 161. Section 29 of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) does not provide an independent ground for challenging a sentence on appeal where the only complaint is manifest excess, as s 29(3) recognises lawful deprivation of liberty pursuant to criminal process.
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