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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 1988 4364 Graeme Russell Jensen 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

On 3 December 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 the Commission for Children and Young People's Child report prepared for Luke Batty. To obtain a copy of the order, please contact the court's Communications Manager on 1300 309 519.
COR 2010 1790 Gong Ling Tang Non-Publication Order Deputy State Coroner Iain West Order and Ruling
COR 2011 2487 Brenda Claire Goudge Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2010 4605 Phoebe Handsjuk Non-Publication Order Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling
COR 2009 5822 Jeffrey Hartwig Non-Publication Order Coroner John Olle Order and Ruling
COR 2006 0873 Perera and Perera Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate

On 3 July 2012, State Coroner Judge Coate made a non publication order in relation to the inquest into the deaths of Perera and Perera.

The order prohibits the publication of any material which may identify a witness in the proceeding.

To obtain a copy of the order contact the court's Publications and Communications officer on 1300 209 519.
COR 2010 1790 Gong Ling Tang Non-Publication Order Deputy State Coroner Iain West Order and Ruling
COR 2010 3080 Not Reportable Deaths Over 100 years - Pentridge Remains Ruling as to whether a death is reportable State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling