The Office of Public Prosecutions is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Crown Prosecutors. On Wednesday 11 March 2026, the Director of Public Prosecutions Brendan Kissane KC, Solicitor for Public Prosecutions Abbey Hogan and Acting Chief Crown Prosecutor Mark Gibson KC welcomed the appointments of Jonathan Manning, Fiona...
Statement on Mokbel retrial decision
On 3 October 2025, the Court of Appeal quashed the conviction of Antonios Mokbel on a charge of incitement to import a prohibited import in 2005. The investigation into this matter was known as ‘Operation Orbital’. The Director of Public Prosecutions has determined not to conduct a retrial of Mr...
Judicial appointment of Diana Piekusis KC
The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) warmly congratulates Diana Piekusis KC on her appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria, effective 3 February 2026.The appointment marks a fitting conclusion to Ms Piekusis’ service with the OPP, which began in 2009. She will bring more than 26 years...