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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 5181 James Non-Publication Order Coroner John Olle

Coroner Olle issued a Non Publication Order advising that any published reference to a 24-year-old Essendon man who died from the toxic effects of prescribed morphine and diazepam obtained from prescription shopping be suppressed and that he be referred to only as "James". A full copy of the order can be obtained by contacting the court on 1300 309 519 and asking to speak to the court's Publications and Communications Officer.
COR 2009 5915 Odisseas Vekiaris Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling
COR 2009 0655 Allem Halkic Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling
COR 2010 1790 Gong Ling Tang Non-Publication Order Deputy State Coroner Iain West Order and Ruling
COR 2013 3776 Vlado Tomislav Micetic Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson 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
COR 2005 1152 Mohamed Chaouk Non-Publication Order Deputy State Coroner Paresa Spanos

There is a current non publication order in place in relation to the inquest into the death of Mohamed Chaouk. For a copy of the order contact the court on 1300 319 519 and ask to speak to the Publications and Communications Officer.
COR 2010 1790 Gong Ling Tang Non-Publication Order Deputy State Coroner Iain West Order and Ruling