The impact is that it recognizes the different circumstances that can lead to that offence. It's not at all saying that broadly this offence is less serious. It's explaining that, depending upon the circumstances leading to this commission, including the actual facts that led to it and the facts of the specific offender, a different sentence will be appropriate.
In my respectful view, and based on my experience, it's not at all sending the message that a crime is less serious.