Notorious Sydney gang rapist Mohammed Skaf, who continues to deny his responsibility after decades in prison, has made another bid for parole.
Despite the abundance of evidence to convict Skaf alongside brother Bilal over a terrifying series of rapes in Sydney throughout 2000, he continues to blame his victims, State Parole Authority chair David Frearson said.
"He remains a denier after all these years, he's done the (sex offenders) program, he's still a denier," Mr Frearson told a parole review hearing on Friday.
"What's it going to take for him to acknowledge some responsibility."
Mr Frearson stood the matter over until April for further submissions to establish whether Skaf is eligible for external release.
No convicted sex offender who had taken part in such disturbing crimes, denied their part in the offending and was considered an above-average risk to the community has been granted status for leave, Mr Frearson said.
Skaf's full-term custody sentence expires in January 2024.
Authorities are hoping Skaf is granted gradual release into the community so he can effectively integrate with society after serving more than 20 years in prison, AAP understands.
Skaf will need to be granted C3 minimum security classification status after assessment by the Serious Offenders Review Council for this to occur.
If this was not a viable option then the issue of parole would need to be reconsidered, Mr Frearson said.
The safest pathway for this to occur with his parole period dwindling was still a matter of concern.
He has already been denied parole several times since 2018.
Defence lawyer Ian McLachlan said he could make out "exceptional circumstances" for his client after Mr Frearson cautioned him from doing so.
Skaf, who appeared via video link with his hair partly shaved and gelled, was asked by Mr Frearson if he understood what was happening.
"Yes Your Honour," he responded.
The matter was adjourned for further submissions on April 30.
