The Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) is an independent prosecution service established by Parliament to prosecute alleged offences against Commonwealth law. The CDPP provides an effective, ethical, high quality and independent criminal prosecution service for Australia in accordance with the Prosecution Policy of the Commonwealth.
Sections
Key People
Melbourne
Melbourne
GPO Box 3104, Canberra ACT 2601
Further information
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Type of Body
A. Non-corporate Commonwealth entity
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GFS Sector Classification
GGS
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1983
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
A. Primary body
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GFS Function / Sector Reported
GGS
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Materiality
Small
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PS Act Body
Yes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers
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Auditor
ANAO
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
GPO Box 3104, Canberra ACT 2601
Current single executive appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| Director Commonwealth Public Prosecutions | Ms Raelene Sharp KC | 4 December 2023 | 3 December 2028 |
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