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Commonwealth Solicitor changes

After 38 years in the public service, 37 of those with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP), including two years as the Commonwealth Solicitor for Public Prosecutions, Mark de Crespigny has announced his retirement and will have his last day in the Office

Federal Budget provides funding for continuing measures

On Tuesday 12 May 2026 the Treasurer, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, delivered the 2026–27 Federal Budget, which included $59.8 million in funding for the CDPP.

Federal Counsel at the CDPP

Following a competitive recruitment process, with quality applicants from around the country, the CDPP has appointed Mr Patrick Dixon, Mr Hadi Mazloum and Ms Katie McCann, as Federal Counsel, for fixed terms.

Recognition for long-term support for the Open Employment Scheme

On 20 November the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) and a long-term staff member, Nelson, received awards presented by the Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek, in support and recognition of the Open Employment Scheme.

CDPP Sydney office official opening

On Tuesday, 21 October 2025, the Hon. Michelle Rowland MP, Attorney-General, opened the CDPP’s Sydney Office.

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) Annual Report 2024–25

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) Annual Report 2024–25 has been tabled in Parliament and published online.

Director’s speech at the conference of the Australian Bar Association in Sydney - 29 August 2025

On 29 August 2025, the Director spoke the annual Conference of the Australian Bar Association in Sydney. The theme of the conference was “Litigating Matters of Public Interest”.

Corporate Plan 2025–29 now available

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) Corporate Plan 2025–29 is now available. The plan aims to guide and connect our strategic themes, as well as annual business and operational planning across our national prosecution practice through to 2029.

Federal Budget provides funding for new and extended measures

On Tuesday 25 March 2025 the Treasurer, The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP announced the 2025-26 Federal Budget, which included $12.1 million in additional funding for the CDPP, for the following measures:

New Sydney office for the CDPP

The CDPP Sydney office is now located at 52 World Square, 52 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW.  

Physical access to the offices is via reception on Level 19. 

Telephone numbers, email addresses and postal address remain the same: 

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) 2023-24 Annual Report

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) 2023-24 Annual Report was tabled in Parl

Corporate Plan 2024–28 now available

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) Corporate Plan 2024–28 is now available and aims to guide and connect our strategic themes, as well as annual business and operational planning across our national prosecution practice through to 2028.

Serious Financial Crime Taskforce

The Serious Financial Crime Taskforce (SFCT) was set up on 1 July 2015 and builds on the success of Project Wickenby. 

While Project Wickenby focused on tackling offshore tax evasion and crime, the SFCT has a broader remit to target the most serious financial crimes, including technology-enabled tax crime (cybercrime), offshore tax evasion, and illegal phoenix activity.

The SFCT brings together the knowledge, resources and experiences of federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies to identify and address serious and complex financial crimes.

Results

The following is a snapshot of results to 30 June 2025*:

2,618
audits and reviews completed		82
people sentenced
over $2.99 billion
in tax liabilities raised

$1.1 billion
collected

*results are updated quarterly

Partner agencies

The SFCT is led by the Australian Taxation Office and also includes the:

  • Australian Federal Police
  • Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
  • Attorney-General's Department
  • Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre
  • Australian Securities and Investments Commission
  • Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecution
  • Department of Home Affairs, incorporating its operational arm, the Australian Border Force.

Further information is available from the Australian Taxation Office.

Significant Cases

  • Xiao v R [2018] NSWCCA 4
  • DPP (Cth) v Pratten (No 2) [2017] NSWCCA 42
  • Conklin v R [2017] NSWCCA 275
  • Dickson v R [2017] NSWCCA 78
  • R v Issakidis [2018] NSWSC 378

About the Taskforce