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Judgment date
Case number
B86/2005
Before
Gleeson CJ, Gummow, Kirby, Heydon, Crennan JJ
Catchwords
Criminal Law – Sentencing - Indefinite sentence - Appellant pleaded guilty to serious violent and sexual offences - Whether the sentencing judge observed the correct principles in exercising the power to impose an indefinite sentence.
Criminal Law – Sentencing - Whether the sentencing judge made material errors of fact requiring reconsideration of the sentencing discretion.
Penalties and Sentencing Act 1992 (Q) – Pt 10.