The Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) operates as an independent agency within the Attorney-General's portfolio. The Associate Director is appointed by the Governor-General and is an accountable authority of the CDPP. The CDPP is established by Parliament under the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1983 (Cth) (the Act) to prosecute alleged offences against Commonwealth law. The CDPP aims to contribute to a fair, safe and just society by delivering an effective, independent prosecution service in accordance with the Prosecution Policy of the Commonwealth. The CDPP: aims to be fair, consistent and professional in everything it does recognises, values and develops the knowledge, skills and commitment of its people works efficiently and effectively in accordance with the Prosecution Policy of the Commonwealth works collaboratively with its partner agencies to assist them in advancing their goals and priorities treats victims of crime with courtesy, dignity and respect, and provides information to the public about Commonwealth criminal law and prosecutions. The CDPP operates nationally with offices in each capital city, Townsville and Cairns. The Office carries out prosecutions in the courts of every Australian state and territory and is also responsible for prosecuting offences in Jervis Bay and Australia's external territories. Further information about the CDPP may be obtained from the CDPP website . The key duties of the position include The functions of the Associate Director are reflected in section 18B of the Act, which provides the Associate Director has all the powers and functions of the Director, except the Director's powers of delegation. This includes, but is not limited to, instituting and conducting prosecutions for offences against the laws of the Commonwealth. The Associate Director will also lead the 'In-House Counsel team' to be re-introduced by the CDPP in coming months. The Associate Director will work closely with the Director to set the strategic direction for the CDPP and lead the operations of the Office.
