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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 Sort descending Name Type Date Coroner Expiry date Download PDF
COR 1988 4364 Graeme Russell Jensen Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 1988 4634 Graeme Jensen Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray

On Friday 17 December 2015, The State Coroner, His Honour Judge Gray made a Proceeding Suppression Order in relation to an investigation into the death of Graeme Jensen. The order prohibits the publication or broadcast of all materials filed with the Coroners Court in the application to reopen the investigation into the death of Graeme Jensen, along with affidavits from witnesses and legal representatives. The order prohibits the publication of any material that may identify the name of a witness. A full copy of the order can be obtained by contact the court's Communications Manager on 1300 309 519.

COR 1997 3954 Kathleen Gladwyn Downes Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray

On 27 March 2015, State Coroner Judge Ian Gray made a non publication order in relation to the investigation into the death of Kathleen Gladwyn Downes. The order strictly prohibits the publication of any material which may identify or tend to identify a person in the proceeding. To obtain a copy of the order, please contact the court's Publications and Communications Officer on 1300 309 519.

COR 2004 1710 Terrence and Christine Hodson Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2004 1710 Terrence and Christine Hodson Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2004 4442 Charlotte Rose Keen Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2005 0581 Wayne Joannou Non-Publication Order Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass Order and Ruling
COR 2005 0581 Wayne Joannou Non-Publication Order Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass Order and Ruling
COR 2005 0581 Wayne Joannou Non-Publication Order Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass Order and Ruling
COR 2005 0581 Wayne Joannou Non-Publication Order Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass Order and Ruling