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Your guide to the structures, organisations and key people in the Australian Government

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

(CDPP)

Attorney-General's

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.

http://www.cdpp.gov.au

ABN 41 036 606 436

inquiries@cdpp.gov.au

Budget Documentation

Forrest ACT 2603

Sections

Key People

Commonwealth Director

Ms Raelene Sharp KC

Melbourne
Commonwealth Solicitor

Mr. Scott Bruckard

Melbourne

GPO Box 3104, Canberra ACT 2601

Further information

Type of Body
A. Non-corporate Commonwealth entity
GFS Sector Classification
GGS
Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
Established By/Under More info
Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1983
Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
Classification
A. Primary body
GFS Function / Sector Reported
GGS
Materiality
Small
PS Act Body
Yes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers
Auditor
ANAO
Creation Date
5 March 1984
Postal Address
GPO Box 3104, Canberra ACT 2601

Current single executive appointments

Position	Appointee	Start Date	End Date
Director Commonwealth Public Prosecutions	Ms Raelene Sharp KC	4 December 2023	3 December 2028

Last updated: 12 July 2024