A sentence of 10 years' imprisonment (50% of maximum) is manifestly excessive for s 321A(4) offences involving oral penetration, indecent dealing with sex toys and pornography, and grooming of a 7-year-old de facto grandchild over 9 months, where the offender pleaded guilty and received a 25% discount; the appropriate sentence is 7 years and 4 months. The broader class of child sex offence sentences (not just s 321A cases) should be considered to support the proposed sentence.
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