The Director of Public Prosecutions prepares, institutes and conducts on behalf of and in the name of Her Majesty - (a) Criminal Proceedings (b) Proceedings in the Court of Appeal (c) Proceedings in the High Court of Australia arising out of criminal proceedings (d) Proceedings in the Court of Appeal being appeals against convictions or penalties. Upon the direction of the Minister or the Director's own motion, the Director - (a) Prepares, institutes and conducts an examination of witnesses in relation to an indictable offence before justices (b) Takes over and conducts proceedings in respect of a simple offence or in respect of an indictable offence being taken in a summary manner. Upon the direction of the Minister, the Director assists on behalf of the Crown, a coroner or instructs counsel assisting a coroner in an inquest.