The Secretary of the NSW Department of Justice, Andrew Cappie-Wood, today announced his retirement from the public service. Mr Cappie-Wood’s remarkable career in the public service spans more than 40 years. His contributions to improving community safety through his stewardship of the NSW Department of Justice will be felt for years to come. Before becoming Secretary of the Department of Justice, Mr Cappie-Wood was head of the ACT Public Service. In NSW, he previously led the Department of Housing, the Department of Education and Training, and the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care, as well as working in a range of positions in the Department of Planning.