This week, NSW was announced as the first jurisdiction to end the use of good character references in the sentencing of convicted criminals, with the government introducing new reforms to amend the ...

Character references can be a powerful tool in your job search arsenal, especially when aiming for high-paying positions. Whether you’re providing one for a colleague or requesting one for yourself, ...

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I’m the recruitment manager of a medium-sized establishment. We don’t require character references, especially when certain job applicants have proven their worth during our intensive interviews. Am I ...

The consideration of good character references for accused rapists will now be restricted under major Queensland court reforms, as was recommended earlier this year by a Queensland Sentencing Advisory ...

A criminal barrister has defended the use of character references in defence of convicted criminals. The issue has been at the centre of debate after character references were offered in defence of ...

Convicted criminals will be barred from asking for lighter sentences because of their “good character” in NSW courts, a move aimed at preventing well-connected offenders using character references to ...