Jeff Pope

Jeff Pope

politician Australia

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.

Born on Jan 01, 1960 (65 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
74,175
Power
3,493$
Sentiment
6.73
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 3 6.00 0.15% +0% 25,499,884 37,834 $1,380,000 2,047$
United Kingdom 2 7.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 36,342 $2,700,000 1,445$
Totals 5 93,385,895 74,176 $4,080,000 3,492$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: 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'. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald: Australians in Russia told to fly abroad to vote

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Jeff Pope is the writer and executive producer of the drama series about Jean Charles de Menezes. 6

BBC: Mum hopes Disney drama will 'show world the truth'

Australia Australia: Acting electoral commissioner Jeff Pope stated he would review whether Chatfield’s posts should have an authorisation message. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Electoral Commission clears influencer Abbie Chatfield of wrongdoing

Australia Australia: Jeff Pope is the new acting Australian Electoral Commissioner, previously serving as assistant commissioner at Victoria Police. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Jeff Pope on policing scandals, elections and his alleged affair with Nicola Gobbo