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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 Sort descending Expiry date Download PDF
COR 2009 5175 3 year-old boy Non-Publication Order Coroner Peter White

On 2 July 2012, Coroner Peter White made a non publication order in relation to the investigation into the death of a 3-year-old boy. To obtain a copy of the order contact the court on 1300 309 519 and ask to speak to the Publications and Communications Officer.

COR 2010 4605 Phoebe Handsjuk Non-Publication Order Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling
COR 2010 1468 Carl Williams Order by Coroner to access seized things Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling
COR 2010 4605 Phoebe Handsjuk Non-Publication Order Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling
COR 2010 1468 Carl Williams Ruling as to whether an inquest should be held Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling
COR 2013 0707 Mahmoud Taiba Non-Publication Order Coroner Caitlin English Order and Ruling
COR 2015 2787 Cain Douglas Ernest Hutchinson Non-Publication Order Coroner Caitlin English Order and Ruling
COR 2021 3810 XY Non-Publication Order Coroner Simon McGregor Order and Ruling
COR 2011 1554 Craig Douglas Non-Publication Order Coroner Heather Spooner Order and Ruling
COR 2011 1554 Craig Douglas Non-Publication Order Coroner Heather Spooner Order and Ruling