The ACT Government will spend $18.9 million more on the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) as part of the upcoming 2026-27 ACT Budget.

The government says increased funding will expand capacity and support rising caseloads through 24 new permanent positions, including additional prosecutors and witness assistance officers.

The Director of Public Prosecutions Victoria Engel says: “There has been long-term, sustained pressure on prosecution services – particularly in sexual offence and family violence matters – placing pressure on our team to deliver to a standard that we and the community rightly expect.

“The ACT Budget helps alleviate this pressure, turning recent temporary measures into permanent funding and providing additional support.”