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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 Sort ascending Expiry date Download PDF
COR 2014 0855 Luke Batty Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2005 1625 TH Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray

On Tuesday 23 June 2015, Judge Gray made a Proceeding Suppression Order relating to the investigation into the death of TH. The order prohibits the publication or broadcast of any material that may identify the names of the TH's siblings. A full copy of the order can be obtained by contact the court's Communications Manager on 1300 309 519.

COR 2011 2487 Brenda Claire Goudge Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 1988 4364 Graeme Russell Jensen Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray 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 2011 2487 Brenda Claire Goudge Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2004 4442 Charlotte Rose Keen Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2009 0447 Darcey Iris Freeman Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray

On Wednesday 15 July 2015, Judge Gray made a Proceeding Suppression Order relating to the investigation into the death of Darcey Iris Freeman. The order prohibits the publication or broadcast of the names of Darcey's siblings. A full copy of the order can be obtained by contact the Court's Communications Manager on 1300 309 519.

COR 2014 0855 Luke Batty Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2004 1710 Terrence and Christine Hodson Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling