Question - Director of Public Prosecutions

Question

Number
396
Subject
Director of Public Prosecutions
(Resourcing and Strategic Capability)
Asked by
Cain, Peter
Directed to
Attorney-General
Question asked on
07 May 2025
Answer due on
08 June 2025
Question asked
  1. What has been the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) total staffing level and budget in each financial year since 2018, and how has that resourcing aligned with caseload trends.
  2. Since 2018, has the DPP advised Government of any emerging risks to prosecutorial capacity due to funding shortfalls, staff recruitment or retention challenges, or technology limitations.
  3. Since 2018, how many criminal trials or hearings have been adjourned or vacated due to unavailability of DPP staff or internal scheduling/resource constraints.