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.
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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.
2025 APS Employee Census CDPP Highlights Report
The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) tracks the views of APS employees about leadership, engagement, wellbeing and performance management.
The CDPP's APS Employee Census Highlights Report is made publicly available in PDF and Excel formats.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| 2025 APS Employee Census CDPP Highlights Report.pdf | 1.43 MB |
| 2025 APS Employee Census CDPP Accessible Highlights Report.xlsx | 43.28 KB |
| 2025 APS Employee Census Action Plan.pdf | 253.8 KB |
Prosecution Performance Indicators 2024–2025
| Description | Target | Outcome | Details successful (Total) |
| Prosecutions resulting in a finding of guilt (total matters) * | 90% | 99% | 1627(1648) |
| Prosecutions resulting in a finding of guilt (defended matters) | 70% | 72% | 54(75) |
Prosecution Statistics for 2024–2025
During 2024–25 financial year, we received 2556 new referrals from 49 referring agencies, this includes 40 Commonwealth investigative agencies and nine state and territory agencies.
The following tables set out details of prosecutions we conducted in 2024–2025.
Statutory Function Statistics for 2024–2025
Discontinuance of a prosecution following commitment to trial or the filing of an indictment
After an accused has been committed for trial, the question sometimes arises whether the prosecution should continue. This can arise as a result of an application made by the accused or the CDPP’s own decision. The CDPP’s decision to discontinue a matter is usually triggered by new evidence or facts being revealed which affect the decision to charge in accordance with the Prosecution Policy.
Commonwealth bribery sentence appeal in matter of Wei
On 24 September 2025, the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal (NSWCCA) delivered judgment in the matter of Wenfeng Wei. The judgment related to an application made pursuant to s5(1)(c) of the Criminal Appeal Act 1912 (NSW). The application was ultimately dismissed.
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CDPP Sydney office official opening
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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.
Commonwealth bribery sentence appeal in matter of Wei
On 24 September 2025, the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal (NSWCCA) delivered judgment in the matter of Wenfeng Wei. The judgment related to an application made pursuant to s5(1)(c) of the Criminal Appeal Act 1912 (NSW). The application was ultimately dismissed.