Inconsistencies in indicative sentences under s 53A(2) do not necessarily establish that an aggregate sentence is manifestly excessive; the focus must remain on whether the aggregate sentence reflects the totality of criminality. The weight to be given to prior good character may be reduced where the offending involved a prolonged course of conduct over many years, consistently with Ryan v The Queen. In white-collar fraud cases, less weight may be given to prior good character because such offences are rarely committed by people with a criminal history.
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