Findings
A written finding is a formal document handed down by a coroner following an investigation into a death or fire and is generally the final step in the coronial investigation process. A written finding is made regardless of whether an inquest is held or not.
A written finding following an investigation into a death will usually, if possible, include:
- the identity of the person who died
- the time, date, and location where the death occurred
- a summary of the evidence relating to the circumstances of the death, in some cases
- comments or recommendations made by the coroner aimed at preventing similar deaths, in some cases.
Findings are published when:
- an inquest was held
- recommendations have been made
- a coroner otherwise orders they be published.
Findings handed down and published are available below.
Search older findings on the Australasian Legal Information Institute database (AustLII).
Please consider that it may be upsetting to read details about a death or fire in an inquest finding. Some information may be graphic or distressing.
Use the search field above to locate a finding. You can search for a name, a case number, type of death or location of death.
Any person may apply for some or all of a finding to be reviewed and/or appealed.
Recommendations
The Coroners Act 2008 allows a coroner to make recommendations as part of their finding following an investigation into a death or fire.
Recommendations can be made to any Minister, public statutory authority or entity that may help prevent similar deaths. A public statutory authority or entity who receives a recommendation from a coroner must respond, in writing, within three months stating what action, if any, has or will be taken.
The Court will publish inquest findings with recommendations and the subsequent responses below.
Findings list
Name | Case ID | Case type Sort ascending | Date | Coroner | Related orders and rulings | Responses to recommendations |
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Benjamin David Johnston | COR 2015 1002 | Finding into death without inquest | 09/12/2015 | Coroner Jacqui Hawkins | ||
Kenneth Albert Hargreaves | COR 2017 1065 | Finding into death without inquest | 31/08/2017 | Coroner Jacqui Hawkins | ||
Constantinos Bekiaris | COR 2016 1102 | Finding into death without inquest | 05/06/2017 | Coroner Audrey Jamieson | ||
Darren James Craighead | COR 2010 1368 | Finding into death without inquest | 14/11/2011 | Coroner Stella Stuthridge | ||
Valerie June Seeger | COR 2014 1507 | Finding into death without inquest | 09/02/2016 | Coroner Jacqui Hawkins | ||
Mrs DA | COR 2014 1593 | Finding into death without inquest | 21/06/2017 | Deputy State Coroner Paresa Spanos | ||
Ian James Black | COR 2009 1715 | Finding into death without inquest | 27/02/2012 | Coroner John Olle | ||
Nicole Joy Millar | COR 2010 2064 | Finding into death without inquest | 12/01/2015 | State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray | ||
Audrey Joyce Svikers | COR 2008 2158 | Finding into death without inquest | 15/11/2012 | Coroner Heather Spooner | ||
Leigh Thomas Aiple | COR 2014 2427 | Finding into death without inquest | 04/12/2017 | Coroner Caitlin English |