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 |
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| COR 2013 4102 | 410213 | Non-Publication Order | Coroner John Olle | On Friday 24 July 2015, Coroner Olle made a Proceeding Suppression Order relating to the investigation into the death of Court Reference Number COR 2013 004102 The order prohibits the publication or broadcast of any material that may identify the deceased, including the name of the father, mother and any other family member. This information is not to be published or broadcast in Victoria or elsewhere in Australia pursuant to s18(2) of the Open Courts Act 2013. A full copy of the order can be obtained by contact the Court's Communications Manager on 1300 309 519. |
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| COR 2009 5334 | Unknown Human Skull | Ruling as to whether a death is reportable | State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2014 0824 | Kelly Ann Thompson | Non-Publication Order | State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2011 1554 | Craig Douglas | Non-Publication Order | Coroner Heather Spooner | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2011 2479 | Michael Atakelt | Ruling on conditions upon the release of documents | State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2013 4288 | Maria Liordos | Non-Publication Order | Coroner Audrey Jamieson | On 25 July 2016, Coroner Audrey Jamieson made a proceeding suppression order in relation to the investigation into the death of Maria Liordos. The order prohibits the publication or broadcast of any material which may be contrary to the public interest. A full copy of the order can be obtained by contacting the Court's Communications Manager on 1300 309 519. On 23 August 2016, Coroner Audrey Jamieson made a proceeding suppression order in relation to the investigation into the death of Maria Liordos. The order prohibits the publication or broadcast of any material which may be contrary to the public interest. A full copy of the order can be obtained by contacting the Court's Communications Manager on 1300 309 519. |
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| 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 | On 21 October 2014, State Coroner Judge Gray made a proceeding suppression order in respect of the inquest into the death of Luke Batty. The order prohibits the publication or broadcast of any information or material that may directly identify the previous landlord of Gregory Anderson in the proceeding. To obtain a copy of the order, please contact the court's Publications and Communications Officer on 1300 309 519. |
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| COR 2015 1640 | Neil Lawrence Williamson | Non-Publication Order | Deputy State Coroner Paresa Spanos | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2011 2487 | Brenda Claire Goudge | Non-Publication Order | State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray | Order and Ruling |