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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 Sort descending Date Coroner Expiry date Download PDF
COR 2015 2787 Cain Douglas Ernest Hutchinson Non-Publication Order Coroner Caitlin English Order and Ruling
COR 2010 3710 Stephen Lim Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2010 4605 Phoebe Handsjuk Non-Publication Order Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling
COR 2015 5126 Djerriwarrh Health Service peri-natal deaths Non-Publication Order Coroner Jacqui Hawkins

On 21 April 2016, Coroner Jacqui Hawkins made proceeding suppression orders in relation to the investigation into the Djerriwarrh Health Service peri-natal deaths. The order prohibits the publication or broadcast of any material which may be contrary to the public interest. A full copy of the order can be obtained by contacting the Court's Communications Manager on 1300 309 519.

COR 2009 5915 Odisseas Vekiaris Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling
COR 2005 0581 Wayne Joannou Non-Publication Order Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass Order and Ruling
COR 2013 0934 Antonio Loguancio Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling
COR 2009 2063 Damien Perceval Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray

On 28 May 2012, Coroner Kim Parkinson made a non publication order in relation to the inquest into the death of Damien Perceval. The order prohibits the publication of any material which may identify or tend to identify a witness in the proceeding. To obtain a copy of the order contact the court's Publications and Communications Officer on 1300 309 519.

COR 2012 3068 Ayen Chol Non-Publication Order Coroner Kim M. W. Parkinson Order and Ruling
COR 2010 3710 Stephen Lim Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling