Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions

An update on the prosecution of Naveed Akram.

On Tuesday 9 December 2025, at the Melbourne County Court, Nuer Deng was sentenced to three years imprisonment and ordered to pay reparation of more than $1,700,000 to the Department of Education.

On 20 November the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) and a long-term staff member, Nelson, received awards presented by the Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek, in support and recognition of the Open Employment Scheme.