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.
ABN 41 036 606 436
Appropriations 92145000
Departmental expenses 104081000
Average staffing level 417
Key People
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Ms. Sarah McNaughton SC
Level 10, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Locked Bag A4020, Sydney South, NSW 1235
Sections
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. Principal
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Materiality
Small
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GFS Function / Sector Reported
Public Order and Safety
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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
5 March 1984
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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 | Ms. Sarah McNaughton SC | 16 May 2016 | 15 May 2021 |
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