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	Download PDF
COR 2009 5232	Paul Notas	Ruling as to whether an inquest should be held	10 January 2014	State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray	Order and Ruling
COR 2008 0696	Shyra Lee Bloomfield	Ruling on release of documents	20 April 2011	Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass	Order and Ruling
COR 2011 1554	Craig Douglas	Non-Publication Order	18 June 2013	Coroner Heather Spooner	Order and Ruling
COR 2011 2479	Michael Atakelt	Non-Publication Order	27 September 2013	State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray	On 27 September 2013, State Coroner Judge Gray made a non publication order that prohibits publication of information that may identify a witness as well as the contents of that witness’ statement identified as Exhibit BX in the proceedings. As the order contains information regarding the identity of a person whose identity has been suppressed, it cannot be published on the court website. Contact the court’s Communications Manager on 1300 309 519 in order to obtain a copy of the full order.
COR 2013 4102	410213	Non-Publication Order	24 July 2015	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 This information is not to be published or broadcast in Victoria or elsewhere in Australia pursuant to s18(2) of the Open Courts Act 2013.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.
COR 2009 5334	Unknown Human Skull	Ruling as to whether a death is reportable	27 July 2011	State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate	Order and Ruling
COR 2014 0824	Kelly Ann Thompson	Non-Publication Order	17 June 2015	State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray	Order and Ruling
COR 2011 1554	Craig Douglas	Non-Publication Order	6 February 2014	Coroner Heather Spooner	Order and Ruling
COR 2011 2479	Michael Atakelt	Ruling on conditions upon the release of documents	21 November 2013	State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray	Order and Ruling
COR 2013 4288	Maria Liordos	Non-Publication Order	25 July 2016	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.