Released 11/12/2018
Mr Shane Drumgold has been appointed as the new ACT Director of Public Prosecutions following an extensive recruitment search, Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay announced today.
“Mr Drumgold, who is currently a Deputy Director at the ACT Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, has a strong reputation as a criminal law prosecutor,” Minister Ramsay said.
“He brings more than 16 years of experience at the Office of the DPP to the role.
“Mr Drumgold has a deep appreciation of how judicial processes can impact the lives of defendants and victims.
“He is known for his nuanced approach to the resolution of criminal matters, and I am confident that he will make a significant contribution to enhancing access to justice outcomes as the ACT’s Director of Public Prosecutions.”
Mr Ramsay also acknowledged the tenure of outgoing Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Jon White SC.
“Mr White’s experience and leadership has been of great benefit to the Canberra community over the past ten years,” Minister Ramsay said.
“Mr White has worked to ensure prosecutions occur as promptly as possible. He has been a strong supporter of the intensive criminal listing processes before the Supreme Court, which has significantly reduced the number of cases with long waiting times.
“Mr White has made a major contribution to the ACT community through his role as the Director of Public Prosecutions and I thank him for his commitment during his tenure.”
Mr Drumgold will begin on 1 January 2019 and has been appointed for a seven year term.
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