Western Australia moves to remove the practice of relying on “good character” references in court sentencing, according to live updates published by multiple outlets.
The reporting frames the change as part of a broader sentencing approach shift, aimed at limiting how character evidence is used when judges determine penalties. While the articles focus on the same policy direction, they present it primarily through live blog formats rather than detailed policy documents. Across sources, the emphasis remains on what is being changed and that it will affect sentencing submissions in WA courts.
Outlets do not appear to diverge on the core point: that WA is planning to scrap “good character” references. However, because the provided excerpts are brief and centered on live coverage, specifics such as timing, legislative mechanisms, or the scope of what will replace character references are not included in the material shared here.
