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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 Sort ascending Expiry date Download PDF
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.

COR 2011 2487 Brenda Claire Goudge Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2007 3267 Hugh Wilson Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2011 4328 Gregory Caulfield Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2012 4886 Sarah Louise Cafferkey Ruling on scope of inquest State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2014 0855 Luke Batty Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2011 2487 Brenda Claire Goudge Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2016 3311 Betty May Aitkens Determination that a reportable death does not require further investigation State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2011 4328 Gregory Caulfield Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2012 4886 Sarah Louise Cafferkey Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray

On Thursday 10 September 2015, Judge Ian Gray, State Coroner, made a Proceeding Suppression Order relating to the investigation into the death of Sarah Louise CAFFERKEY (4886/12) The order prohibits the publication or broadcast of the names, addresses and dates of births of the people identified in Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen McIntyres statement dated 17 June 2015 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.