This inquiry was established on 10 February 2026 to inquire into and report on the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Good Character at Sentencing) Bill 2026.
National Survivors Foundation was asked to provide a submission to the NSW Government Committee 5, for the Good Character at Sentencing Bill 2026.
Overview of Bill
The object of this Bill is to amend the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 to prevent good
character from being taken into account as a mitigating factor in determining appropriate
sentences for offences and to make consequential and related amendments.
You can read our submission here.
