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 Sort descending | Coroner | Expiry date | Download PDF |
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| COR 2011 0250 | Unidentified Remains at Yarra River Port | Ruling on application as to whether an investigation should be re-opened | Coroner Kim M. W. Parkinson | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2011 0250 | 25011 | Ruling on application as to whether an investigation should be re-opened | Coroner Kim M. W. Parkinson | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2005 0581 | Wayne Joannou | Non-Publication Order | Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2005 0581 | Wayne Joannou | Non-Publication Order | Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2005 0581 | Wayne Joannou | Non-Publication Order | Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2005 0581 | Wayne Joannou | Non-Publication Order | Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2009 5334 | Unknown Human Skull | Ruling as to whether a death is reportable | State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2009 5181 | James | Non-Publication Order | Coroner John Olle | Coroner Olle issued a Non Publication Order advising that any published reference to a 24-year-old Essendon man who died from the toxic effects of prescribed morphine and diazepam obtained from prescription shopping be suppressed and that he be referred to only as "James". A full copy of the order can be obtained by contacting the court on 1300 309 519 and asking to speak to the court's Publications and Communications Officer. |
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| COR 2010 1468 | Carl Williams | Order by Coroner to access seized things | Coroner Peter White | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2010 1468 | Carl Williams | Ruling as to whether an inquest should be held | Coroner Peter White | Order and Ruling |