Attorney-General, Guy Barnett, said protecting our community, keeping Tasmanians safe and delivering access to justice is a top priority for our Government.
"As a Government we are determined to ensure that sentencing meets modern community standards," the Attorney said.
"That's why we are taking action to remove the ability for convicted offenders to use 'good character' references to lessen their sentence.
"Victims of crimes should not have to sit in court and hear how the person that caused them harm is of "good character".
"Our Government has previously reformed sentencing laws relating to the use of 'good character' references in sexual offences, and we are now working to further reform these laws in line with community expectations.
"I have met with, and will continue to meet with, advocacy groups and survivors on this issue, and I want to thank them for their ongoing support."
The Government will consult on these reforms, with the intent that the ability to use good character references will be removed for all serious offending, with a possible exception for lesser offences in specific circumstances.
