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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 2010 4605 Phoebe Handsjuk Non-Publication Order Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling
COR 2009 5822 Jeffrey Hartwig Non-Publication Order Coroner John Olle 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 2010 1790 Gong Ling Tang Non-Publication Order Deputy State Coroner Iain West Order and Ruling
COR 2011 2487 Brenda Claire Goudge Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2010 4605 Phoebe Handsjuk Non-Publication Order Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling
COR 2009 5915 Odisseas Vekiaris Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson 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 1790 Gong Ling Tang Non-Publication Order Deputy State Coroner Iain West 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