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.

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. They commenced this week and are based in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra respectively, but will be appearing for the CDPP in all jurisdictions.

Mr Dixon is an experienced trial and appellate advocate, and has worked in Tasmania, NSW, the ACT, the UK and was most recently a Prosecution Mentor in the Solomon Islands DPP Office.