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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 Sort descending Date Coroner Expiry date Download PDF
COR 2014 0824 Kelly Ann Thompson Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2008 1300 Frederick Joseph Williamson Non-Publication Order Deputy State Coroner Paresa Spanos Order and Ruling
COR 2011 1554 Craig Douglas Non-Publication Order Coroner Heather Spooner Order and Ruling
COR 2008 2028 Samir Ograzden Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling
COR 2011 2479 Michael Atakelt Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2009 3158 Margaret Burton Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2008 5542 Tyler Cassidy Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling
COR 2014 0855 Luke Batty Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray 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 Non-Publication Order Coroner Jacqui Hawkins Order and Ruling
COR 2010 1345 Osbornes Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate

On Thursday 8 May 2012, State Coroner Judge Coate made a non publication in relation to the inquest into the death of the Osbornes.

The order prohibits the publication of any information which may identify two witnesses.

A copy of the order can be obtained by contacting the court's Publications and Communications Officer on 1300 309 519.