The decision addresses the sentencing of Johnny Sawatis, who pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.
The court considered whether it was necessary to view a representative sample of the images as part of the sentencing process, ultimately ruling that it was required due to the absence of other evidence about the nature and severity of the collection.
The court reviewed the relevant sentencing principles, aggravating and mitigating factors, and the impact of Sawatis' Indigenous background.
A sentence of three and a half years' imprisonment was imposed, along with several ancillary orders.
