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The state banning 'good character' references in its courts

04 Feb 2026

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This week, the NSW Government introduced legislation to remove the use of ‘good character’ references during criminal sentencing. If passed, it would make NSW the first state in Australia to do so. In today’s podcast, we’ll walk through the years-long campaigning that’s led to this reform… that advocates are calling “one of the most monumental shifts in how the courts approach sentencing.” 1800 RESPECT:Call: 1800 737 732Text: 0458 737 732Video: 1800RESPECT.org.au Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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