COMMONWEALTH DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS (CDPP) What is the main focus of the CDPP?
• International Assistance and Specialist Agencies prosecutes matters referred by specialist agencies and provides international assistance in the areas of Mutual Assistance and Extradition;
The Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) is an independent prosecution service established by Parliament to prosecute alleged offences against Commonwealth law. • Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism – It is a Commonwealth statutory prosecutes counter terrorism agency with 10 offices around and large scale organised Australia. The CDPP operates as crime offences; an independent agency within the Attorney‑General’s portfolio. What kind of work do employees at the CDPP do? In 2019–20, 56 partner agencies referred a total of 2441 cases to the CDPP, including 45 Commonwealth investigative agencies and 11 state and territory agencies. The practice is made up of six practice groups and an Enabling Services group. The practice groups are: • Commercial, Financial and Corruption – prosecutes corruption and serious financial crimes; • Revenue and Benefits Fraud – prosecutes general tax, social security, Medicare and identity fraud;
Level 1, 226 Adelaide Terrace, Perth 6000 cdpp.gov.au What are your student and graduate opportunities? How can individuals apply? For information regarding any current vacancies or recruitment opportunities, please visit CDPP’s website. What qualities does the CDPP look for in future graduates?
The CDPP looks for candidates with a strong interest in progressing a career as a prosecutor who • Illegal Imports and Exports also value integrity, honesty, and – prosecutes offences impartiality, and the opportunity associated with protecting to contribute to a safer Australia. Australia’s borders, including Relevant work experience is drug offences such as highly regarded. importation and trafficking; Working alongside experienced and prosecutors, you’ll have the • Human Exploitation opportunity to work on a variety and Border Protection – of interesting and challenging prosecutes child exploitation, matters and develop your legal human trafficking and slavery skills with our Continuing Legal offences, people smuggling, Education Program. migration offences and more. Ideally, candidates will have a The CDPP website has a range of strong academic record, enjoy case reports outlining some of the collaborating as a member of a interesting work being done in team and be willing to embrace these areas. new ways of working in a digitally enabled workplace. Candidates must be admitted as a legal practitioner in an Australian state or territory.
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