CDPP successfully prosecutes fraudulent claims for Queensland disaster relief payments
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CDPP successfully prosecutes fraudulent claims for Queensland disaster relief payments
On 21 December 2023 in the Brisbane District Court, Mr Nghath pleaded guilty to all five charges of defrauding the Commonwealth of $94,777.82 by fraudulently claiming disaster recovery payments and was sentenced of 4 years’ imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 21 months. The court also made a reparation order for the outstanding debt of $93,641.10.
High Court hands down decision on mandatory minimum sentencing provisions for Commonwealth child sexual abuse offences
On 13 March 2024, the High Court unanimously dismissed both Mr Hurt’s and Mr Delzotto’s appeals and confirmed the CDPP’s approach to the mandatory minimum sentencing provisions in ss 16AAA, 16AAB and 16AAC of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth).
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High Court hands down decision on mandatory minimum sentencing provisions for Commonwealth child sexual abuse offences
On 13 March 2024, the High Court handed down judgment in the matters of Hurt v R; Delzotto v R [2024] HCA 8. In doing so, the Court unanimously dismissed both Mr Hurt’s and Mr Delzotto’s appeals and confirmed the CDPP’s approach to the mandatory minimum sentencing provisions in ss 16AAA, 16AAB and 16AAC of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth).
CDPP prosecutes overseas child sex abuse crimes in the Philippines
Between July 2015 and August 2019, Collen Teoxon Dixon travelled to the Philippines and engaged in, or attempted to engage in, sexual intercourse with children under 16 years of age and produced child pornography material (by recording this offending) on multiple occasions. Mr Dixon’s offending involved at least thirteen child victims.
The CDPP celebrates 40 years
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The CDPP celebrates 40 years
On 5 March 2024, CDPP staff acknowledged the 40 year anniversary of the Office being established.
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Raelene Sharp KC, hosted an online panel event joined by staff from each of the 10 offices. The event featured a panel of current staff representing staff who joined the Office in each decade since the 1980s.
Those staff shared their experiences of change throughout their tenure, covering everything from changes in technology and the support available, through to valuable connections and memorable cases.
Queensland man imprisoned for exploitation of Filipino children
Willie Arthur Mareko was charged with 18 offences contrary to provisions of the Criminal Code (Cth). Mr Mareko pleaded guilty to all offences and on 19 September 2023 Mr Mareko received a total sentence of 14 years imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 8 years.
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Queensland man imprisoned for exploitation of Filipino children
Willie Arthur Mareko was charged with 18 offences contrary to provisions of the Criminal Code (Cth). Mr Mareko pleaded guilty to all offences and on 19 September 2023, Justice Crow of the Supreme Court of Queensland sentenced Mr Mareko to a total sentence of 14 years imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 8 years.