ACT Courts Ban Good Character References for Child Sex Offenders
Update: 2025-12-04
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The Australian Capital Territory courts are closing a loophole in sentencing for child sexual offenses. The new bill, influenced by the Your Reference Aint Relevant campaign, prevents good character references from reducing sentences. This change addresses the perversity of using an offenders perceived good character, which often facilitated abuse, as a mitigating factor. The bill also includes provisions for immediate family violence safety notices to protect victims.
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