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 Sort ascending | Date | Coroner | Expiry date | Download PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COR 2017 0325 | Inquest into the deaths of Matthew Poh Chuan Si, Thalia Hakin, Yosuke Kanno, Jess Mudie, Zachary Matthew Bryant and Bhavita Patel | Ruling on application to make suppression order | Coroner Jacqui Hawkins | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2015 4327, COR 2016 2914, COR 2017 1028 & COR 2017 2630 | Child 1, 2, 3 & 4 | Ruling on application to make suppression order | State Coroner Judge John Cain | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2017 0325 | Inquest into the deaths of Matthew Poh Chuan Si, Thalia Hakin, Yosuke Kanno, Jess Mudie, Zachary Matthew Bryant and Bhavita Patel | Ruling on application to make suppression order | Coroner Jacqui Hawkins | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2010 4201 | Thomas Freemantle | Ruling on jurisdiction to investigate | State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray | Order and Ruling | ||
| Coronial Investigation of Twenty-six Rail Crossing Deaths in Victoria, Australia | Coronial Investigation of Twenty-six Rail Crossing Deaths in Victoria, Australia | Ruling on interpretation of Coroners Act 2008 | Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2010 1468 | Carl Williams | Order by Coroner to access seized things | Coroner Peter White | 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 2011 4738 | Delta Diawo Poke | Ruling on application for Coroner to be recused | Coroner Audrey Jamieson | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2016 3311 | Betty May Aitkens | Determination that a reportable death does not require further investigation | State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray | Order and Ruling |