A sentencing judge must demonstrably engage with the objective of rehabilitation under s 16A(2AAA) of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) when sentencing for Commonwealth child sex offences, and while express reference to the section is not required, there must be discernible indicia of engagement; the failure to include mandatory conditions under s 20(1B) in the original orders may be indicative of non-compliance.
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