2017 Bourke Street Inquest

On 20 January 2017, six people were fatally injured after being struck by a car that was driven through the Bourke Street Mall and then along the footpath on Bourke Street between the Mall and William Street, Melbourne.

Her Honour Coroner Jacqui Hawkins is investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident and will hold an inquest into the deaths that resulted from this incident. These webpages provide information and updates about the coronial inquest for the families of the victims and other interested members of the community.

The coronial inquest will be referred to as the ‘Inquest into the January 2017 Melbourne Bourke Street event’.

Information about what an inquest is, and how an inquest operates can be found on our website.