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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 2007 1399 Broughton Hall Aged Care Ruling on cause of death State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate 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 2005 1376 Anthony Hogarth-Clarke Non-Publication Order Coroner Kim M. W. Parkinson Order and Ruling
COR 2005 1376 Anthony Hogarth-Clarke Non-Publication Order Coroner Kim M. W. Parkinson Order and Ruling
COR 2010 1345 Osbornes Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate

On Thursday 8 May 2012, State Coroner Judge Coate made a non publication in relation to the inquest into the death of the Osbornes.

The order prohibits the publication of any information which may identify two witnesses.

A copy of the order can be obtained by contacting the court's Publications and Communications Officer on 1300 309 519.
COR 2010 1345 Osbornes Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate

On Thursday 8 May 2012, State Coroner Judge Coate made a non publication in relation to the inquest into the death of the Osbornes.

The order prohibits the publication of any information which may identify two witnesses.

A copy of the order can be obtained by contacting the court's Publications and Communications Officer on 1300 309 519.
COR 2008 1300 Frederick Joseph Williamson Non-Publication Order Deputy State Coroner Paresa Spanos Order and Ruling
COR 2014 1256 The Hazelwood Coal Mine Fire Ruling on request to investigate Coroner Jacqui Hawkins Order and Ruling
COR 2010 1251 Domenico Chiodo Non-Publication Order Coroner Kim M. W. Parkinson Order and Ruling
COR 2010 1251 Domenico Chiodo Non-Publication Order Coroner Kim M. W. Parkinson Order and Ruling