Fraser v The State of Western Australia

The applicant, Fraser, was convicted of wilful murder and sentenced to strict security life imprisonment with a minimum of 27 years. Fraser sought an extension of time to appeal the sentence, arguing it was manifestly excessive and breached the parity principle. The court was required to determine if the application for an extension of time to appeal was justified and whether the sentence was manifestly excessive or breached the parity principle. The court found that the delay of six months in filing the notice of appeal was not sufficiently justified and that the application for an extension of time lacked merit. Additionally, the court held that the sentence was not manifestly excessive and did not breach the parity principle. Consequently, the application for an extension of time to appeal was refused.