The government is yet to appoint a new DPP to replace Tim Ellis, who was sacked by the Governor in January, after being found guilty of negligent driving causing death in a crash that killed Launceston woman Natalia Pearn in 2013.

Attorney-General Vanessa Goodwin said on Tuesday that the government would seek to amend the DPP Act to introduce a 10-year, non-renewable term for the position.

Under the changes, to be released for public consultation early next month, a DPP only could be removed if a resolution passed through both houses of Parliament.

‘‘The limitation to a single term ensures there can be no perception of government influence over a DPP seeking reappointment,’’ Dr Goodwin said.

‘‘In the lead-up to the decision to remove the former DPP from office, it became increasingly apparent that there were widespread community concerns around the lifetime appointment to this office.

‘‘It was clear also that there was a similar concern around the lack of clarity in relation to the power to remove those occupying that role on occasions where removal may be clearly warranted.’’

Dr Goodwin said the government would also seek to amend provisions that allowed Mr Ellis to be suspended in the role on full pay for two years.

The changes would also mean the appointment of a deputy DPP.

The Law Society president Matthew Verney gave his tentative support for the legislation.

‘‘Our primary concern was maintaining the independence of the office,’’ he said.

‘‘A 10-year term would go a long way to addressing that concern.’’

Opposition Leader Bryan Green said Labor would be likely to support the changes.

Dr Goodwin said the government would seek to appoint a new DPP once the legislation passed Parliament.