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Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth)

Attorney-General's
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) is an independent prosecution service established by Parliament to prosecute alleged offences against Commonwealth law.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1983 (Cth)

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    2

  • Classification

    B. Secondary statutory structure

  • Creation Date

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Other Mr. Nicholas Broadbent SC 6 October 2026 5 June 2031
Director Ms Raelene Sharp KC 4 December 2023 3 December 2028
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