Legal experts push back on removal of 'good character' evidence in NSW
By Digby Werthmuller

Legal figures are pushing back against sweeping changes to New South Wales sentencing laws, warning proposed reforms to abolish "good character" references could undermine long-standing principles of justice.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/nsw-government-proposed-removal-good-character-evidence-justice/106517568

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Legal experts push back on removal of ‘good character’ evidence in NSW

Legal figures are pushing back against sweeping changes to New South Wales sentencing laws, warning proposed reforms to abolish "good character" references could undermine long-standing principles of justice.