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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 2005 1376 Anthony Hogarth-Clarke Non-Publication Order Coroner Kim M. W. Parkinson Order and Ruling
COR 2008 5542 Tyler Cassidy Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling
COR 2007 1399 Broughton Hall Aged Care Ruling on cause of death State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling
COR 2008 1434 RGF Ruling on application to be excused from giving evidence State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling
COR 2006 0873 Perera and Perera Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate

On 3 July 2012, State Coroner Judge Coate made a non publication order in relation to the inquest into the deaths of Perera and Perera.

The order prohibits the publication of any material which may identify a witness in the proceeding.

To obtain a copy of the order contact the court's Publications and Communications officer on 1300 209 519.
COR 2008 1434 RGF Ruling as to whether an inquest should be held State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling
COR 2010 3080 Not Reportable Deaths Over 100 years - Pentridge Remains Ruling as to whether a death is reportable State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling
COR 2010 3080 Not Reportable Deaths Over 100 years - Pentridge Remains Ruling as to whether a death is reportable State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling
COR 2007 1804 Jerry Karamesinis Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling
COR 2009 5334 Unknown Human Skull Ruling as to whether a death is reportable State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling