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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 Sort descending Download PDF
COR 2020 4101 St Basil's Inquiry Ruling on application to be excused from giving evidence State Coroner Judge John Cain Order and Ruling
COR 2007 1399 Broughton Hall Aged Care Ruling on cause of death State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling
COR 2012 2039 Mathew George Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2014 3499 Leister John Ross Non-Publication Order Coroner John Olle Order and Ruling
COR 2006 4974 Sarah Booth Non-Publication Order Coroner John Olle Order and Ruling
COR 2005 0581 Wayne Joannou Non-Publication Order Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass Order and Ruling
COR 2010 1468 Carl Williams Ruling as to whether an inquest should be held State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2009 2063 Damien Perceval Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray

On 28 May 2012, Coroner Kim Parkinson made a non publication order in relation to the inquest into the death of Damien Perceval. The order prohibits the publication of any material which may identify or tend to identify a witness in the proceeding. To obtain a copy of the order contact the court's Publications and Communications Officer on 1300 309 519.

COR 2010 3710 Stephen Lim Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
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.