Jeff Pope
Jeff Pope is a former assistant police commissioner in Victoria, Australia, who has had a distinguished career in law enforcement, particularly known for his work in undercover operations and intelligence. Diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a rare degenerative nerve condition, Pope has navigated the challenges of his health while serving in high-pressure roles, including his current position as acting Australian Electoral Commissioner, where he oversees the administration of federal elections amid rising concerns about misinformation and electoral integrity. His involvement in the controversial Lawyer X scandal, where he worked with lawyer-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo, has marked a turbulent chapter in his career, leading to scrutiny and debate about police practices and ethics.
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AEC Commissioner Jeff Pope told a sitting of Senate estimates yesterday that a matter of this nature would need to be examined, under questioning from McGrath.
Ali France referred to AEC over claim she’s enrolled at vacant plot of land
Australia· 2026-05-27
Jeff Pope is the acting electoral commissioner who commented on the potential for a tie in Bradfield.
Could there be a second election in the nail-biter seat of Bradfield?Australia· 2025-06-02
Jeff Pope is the AEC boss who commented on the complexity of the election count.
Track the seats ‘too close to call’ including Calwell, Flinders, Ryan and LongmanAustralia· 2025-05-19
Jeff Pope spoke on RN Breakfast about incidents of bad behaviour in Sydney electorates during the election.
Sydney voters go to the polls in Parramatta, Blaxland, Watson, Wentworth, Bennelong, FowlerAustralia· 2025-05-03
Jeff Pope is the AEC Commissioner who commented on the pre-poll interactions.
AEC warning follows threats, ‘skulduggery’ and neo-Nazis appearanceAustralia· 2025-05-01
Jeff Pope is the creator of the series Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes.
Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes review
Ireland· 2025-05-01
Jeff Pope was approached to adapt Tom's story into a movie.
El pingüino que siguió a un profesor a su casa en una playa de Uruguay (y se quedó a vivir con él en Argentina)
Uruguay· 2025-04-28
Jeff Pope is the writer and executive producer of the drama series about Jean Charles de Menezes.
Woman jailed for 14 years over 'lipstick coup'
United Kingdom· 2025-04-26
Acting Australian Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope last month said that for many living or holidaying overseas, voting at an embassy or high commission was a 'great part of Australia’s festival of democracy'.
Australians in Russia told to fly abroad to voteAustralia· 2025-04-15Jeff Pope is the writer and executive producer of the drama series about Jean Charles de Menezes.
Mum hopes Disney drama will 'show world the truth'United Kingdom· 2025-04-06
Jeff Pope is an award-winning British producer and screenwriter who created the drama 'Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes'.
Fatal error: 20 years on, the Met still has questions to answer about the killing of Jean Charles de Menezes. A new drama investigates the tragedy | DramaUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-06
Acting electoral commissioner Jeff Pope stated he would review whether Chatfield’s posts should have an authorisation message.
Electoral Commission clears influencer Abbie Chatfield of wrongdoingAustralia· 2025-04-03
Jeff Pope stated he would review the posts to determine if they are electoral matter.
AEC probing Anthony Albanese, Adam Bandt posts with Abbie ChatfieldAustralia· 2025-04-02
Jeff Pope co-wrote the screenplay for the film Philomena.
Terça na TV: de Itália ao Havai, com Filomena e Alvim | Televisão
Portugal· 2025-03-17
Jeff Pope is the acting Australian Electoral Commissioner who is being questioned about electoral issues.
ABC news boss Justin Stevens hits back at Murdoch media rivalsAustralia· 2025-02-26
Jeff Pope is the new acting Australian Electoral Commissioner, previously serving as assistant commissioner at Victoria Police.
Jeff Pope on policing scandals, elections and his alleged affair with Nicola GobboAustralia· 2025-02-25