17 December 2021
The Northern Territory Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Lloyd Babb SC to the position of Director of Public Prosecutions for the Northern Territory commencing on 14 March 2022.
Mr Babb SC is the immediate past Director of Public Prosecutions for NSW, and has a career spanning almost three decades as a barrister. As well as experience at the private Bar, Mr Babb SC has extensive experience in a number of other senior Government legal roles including NSW Crown Advocate and Director of the NSW Criminal Law Review Division. Mr Babb SC has worked across the spectrum of criminal law, also having been a Public Defender in NSW.
Mr Babb SC recently completed a significant criminal trial here in the NT appearing for the DPP in successfully prosecuting a multiple murder matter.
Mr Babb SC takes over from Mr Nicholas Papas QC who has acted in the DPP role since 12 July 2021.
Quotes from Acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kate Worden:
“We welcome the appointment of Mr Lloyd Babb SC to this role. He has extensive experience here in the Territory and interstate, serving as the NSW Director of Public Prosecutions for a decade.
“We acknowledge the service Mr Lloyd Babb SC will bring to the Territory to create better justice system outcomes for Territorians.”
Quotes from Mr Lloyd Babb SC:
“I very much enjoyed my recent experience living and working in the NT.
I have already had the chance to work with some bright and talented Territory lawyers and look forward to leading the Territory prosecutorial service and building our capacity going forward.”
Northern Territory Government
