For possession of 32.572 kg of methylamphetamine with intent to sell or supply by a relatively low-level participant who pleaded guilty with a 22% discount, a sentence of 16 years' imprisonment was appropriate under the life imprisonment maximum penalty regime. The sentence of 19 years 10 months was manifestly excessive. The case contributes to the emerging sentencing range for very large quantities of methylamphetamine under the increased maximum penalty. Sentencing judges are advised against citing comparable sentencing outcomes in sentencing remarks due to the risk of misunderstanding.
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