The Attorney-General is confident a long-awaited law and sentencing advisory council will begin work this year, with recruitment to start for the 13-member panel.
Shane Rattenbury said the body would provide independent advice to the government.
"There have been calls from within the community for law reform and changes to sentencing. This council will operate independently, to address issues as they arise in a considered and consultative fashion," Mr Rattenbury said in a statement.
