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Orders and Rulings

A coroner may make an order or ruling regarding an investigation, or during an inquest.

Orders and rulings are not written findings. They can include, but are not limited to:

  • a non-publication order restricting the release or publication of some information
  • a ruling to re-open an investigation
  • a ruling on whether the coroner has jurisdiction to investigate.

For cases where a non-publication order is in place please call 1300 309 519 and speak to our Communications Manager to obtain a copy.

Orders and rulings list

Case Id Name Type Date Coroner Expiry date Download PDF
COR 2009 5822 Jeffrey Hartwig Non-Publication Order Coroner John Olle Order and Ruling
COR 2009 5181 James Non-Publication Order Coroner John Olle

Coroner Olle issued a Non Publication Order advising that any published reference to a 24-year-old Essendon man who died from the toxic effects of prescribed morphine and diazepam obtained from prescription shopping be suppressed and that he be referred to only as "James". A full copy of the order can be obtained by contacting the court on 1300 309 519 and asking to speak to the court's Publications and Communications Officer.
COR 2017 6084 Non-Publication Order Coroner Phillip Byrne Order and Ruling
COR 2015 5599 Jamie Austin Non-Publication Order Coroner Phillip Byrne Order and Ruling
COR 2013 1238 David Lawrence Determination as to Senior Next of Kin Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling
COR 2014 0774 Allison Gail Rae Determination as to Senior Next of Kin Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling
COR 2012 0293 Caroline Lovell Non-Publication Order Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling
COR 2010 4605 Phoebe Handsjuk Non-Publication Order Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling
COR 2010 4605 Phoebe Handsjuk Non-Publication Order Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling
COR 2010 4605 Phoebe Handsjuk Non-Publication Order Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling