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.
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.
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Annual Report 2024 – 25
The HTML version of the Annual Report 2024–25 can be viewed on the Transparency Portal. You can also download a PDF version of the Annual Report 2024-25 below.
| Attachment | Size |
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| Annual Report 2024 – 25 | 2.28 MB |
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| Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) Annual Report 2024–25 | 2.28 MB |
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”.
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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”.
The Director's speech focused on the public interest limb of the test for exercising the prosecutorial discretion, as set out in the Prosecution Policy of the Commonwealth.