News
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.
Nelson began working at the CDPP on 17 July 1995 and was awarded for 30 years of employment. While his role in the Information and Records Management team has changed over time, Nelson’s work ethic, reliability and willingness to engage and deliver has not changed.
CDPP Sydney office official opening
On Tuesday, 21 October 2025, the Hon. Michelle Rowland MP, Attorney-General, opened the CDPP’s Sydney Office.
The Attorney toured the office and met with staff.
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.
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.
The Corporate Plan is available on the Strategic Directions page.
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:
Commonwealth DPP
Locked Bag A4020
SYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1235
Phone: (02) 9321 1100
Fax: (02) 9264 8241
Email: sydney@cdpp.gov.au
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 Parliament on 31 October 2024.
The report highlights our achievements, performance and financial position for the past year. A PDF version of the Annual Report is also available.
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.
The Corporate Plan is available on the Strategic Directions page.
Enhancing the CDPP’s legal practice
The Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) Raelene Sharp KC confirmed that on 1 June 2024, Warren Day will join the CDPP on secondment for 6 months, as the Director’s Executive Officer.
Mr Day will assist the Director to design and implement a program of work to review the practicing model, and other areas of the CDPP, with a view to enhancing and modernising the CDPP’s legal practice.
The CDPP celebrates 40 years
On 5 March 2024, CDPP staff acknowledged the 40 year anniversary of the Office being established.
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Raelene Sharp KC, hosted an online panel event joined by staff from each of the 10 offices. The event featured a panel of current staff representing staff who joined the Office in each decade since the 1980s.
Those staff shared their experiences of change throughout their tenure, covering everything from changes in technology and the support available, through to valuable connections and memorable cases.