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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 Sort descending Download PDF
COR 2006 3226 Kwai Patricia Chan Ruling on application to be excused from giving evidence State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2011 4910 The Fiskville Country Fire Authority Training College Fire Ruling on request to investigate State Coroner Judge Sara Hinchey Order and Ruling
COR 2016 0308 Jamieson Track Fire Ruling as to whether an inquest should be held State Coroner Judge Sara Hinchey Order and Ruling
COR 2017 6424 Tanya Day Ruling on scope of inquest Deputy State Coroner Caitlin English Order and Ruling
COR 2005 1376 Anthony Hogarth-Clarke Non-Publication Order Coroner Kim M. W. Parkinson Order and Ruling
COR 2008 2028 Samir Ograzden Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling
COR 2009 3369 Co-Sleeping Deaths Non-Publication Order Coroner John Olle

On 3 July 2012, Coroner John Olle made a non publication order in relation to the inquest into Co Sleeping deaths. Coroner Olle made an order suppressing the full names of each of four infants but allowed them to be identified by their first initial. He made a further order that the full names of the infants parents and carers were not to be published. For a full copy of the order contact the court's Publications and Communications Officer on 1300 309 519.

COR 2009 5098 Lucia Amenta Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2005 0581 Wayne Joannou Non-Publication Order Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass Order and Ruling
COR 2008 1434 RGF Ruling on application to be excused from giving evidence State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling