Where a sentencing judge is aware of earlier inter-related dispositions, correctly states the totality principle, and moderates sentences accordingly, the resulting total outcome will not be disturbed on appeal merely because the applicant contends the combined effect is disproportionate. A recognizance release order under s 19AC of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) is inappropriate and futile where the federal sentence is entirely concurrent with State sentences. Whether sentencing reasons (as distinct from the formal Record of Orders) satisfy the 'records of the court' requirement in s 19AC(5) remains an open question.
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