sentence — import tier 2 goods offence contrary to s 233BAB(5) of Customs Act 1901 (Cth) — 1 child exploitation State offence — federal offence relates to importation of 2 sex dolls with childlike features — nature and circumstances of the offence — s 16A(2)(a) — no evidence that offender sought to sell or distribute dolls, dolls were for offender’s own use — while it may invoke feelings of disgust, in all the circumstances sentencing judge did not view objective seriousness of federal offence as being at the high end — guilty plea — s 16A(2)(g) — contrition — s 16A(2)(f)(ii) — guilty plea entered at earliest opportunity demonstrates offender’s acceptance of responsibility, saved time and expense of trial and therefore facilitated the course of justice — has distance to go in terms of treatment in order for offender to develop true remorse — age — s 16A(2)(m) —offender 21 years old at time of sentence, and between 19 and 20 years old during time of offending — offender very immature for their age and level of education — immaturity has also been accentuated by cultural dislocation having been isolated in Australia from a relatively young age — sentencing judge accepted well-settled principles in relation to young offenders and that they do have application in current case, but weighed those considerations with the seriousness of offending — youth and immaturity of offender together with type of offences make offender a comparatively vulnerable prisoner — specific deterrence — s 16A(2)(j) — risk of further online offending if offender faced with time of heightened stress or loneliness — but offender young and does not have prior history — criminal process already had significant impact on offender and offender now appreciates seriousness of conduct — rehabilitation — s 16A(2)(n) — if able to complete further counselling and gain greater insight into impact of offending on vulnerable children, prospects of rehabilitation may be assessed as very good — supportive, well-resourced family and undoubtedly offender will gain further insight as they naturally mature — sentence — imposed 4 months’ imprisonment, released upon 3 year recognizance order and community correction order
