The purpose of this Act is to –

(a) amend and consolidate the State's sentencing law; and

(b) promote the protection of the community as a primary consideration in sentencing offenders; and

(c) promote consistency in the sentencing of offenders; and

(d) establish fair procedures for –

(i) imposing sentences on offenders generally; and

(ii) imposing sentences on offenders in special cases; and

(iii) dealing with offenders who breach the conditions of sentences; and

(e) help prevent crime and promote respect for the law by allowing courts to –

(i) impose sentences aimed at deterring offenders and other persons from committing offences; and

(ii) impose sentences aimed at the rehabilitation of offenders; and

(iii) impose sentences that denounce the conduct of offenders; and

(f) promote public understanding of sentencing practices and procedures; and

(g) set out the objectives of sentencing and related orders; and

(h) recognise the interests of victims of offences.