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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 Sort ascending Coroner Expiry date Download PDF
COR 2014 0824 Kelly Ann Thompson Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2012 4886 Sarah Louise Cafferkey Ruling on scope of inquest State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2013 3731 Isabella-Rose Non-Publication Order Deputy State Coroner Paresa Spanos

On 7 May 2015, Coroner Paresa Spanos made a proceeding suppression order in respect of the death of Isabella-Rose. The order prohibits any publication or broadcast of any identifying material that would identify relatives of Isabella-Rose. A full copy of the order can be obtained by contact the court's Communications Manager on 1300 309 519.

COR 2013 0934 Antonio Loguancio Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling
COR 2013 0934 Antonio Loguancio Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling
COR 1997 3954 Kathleen Gladwyn Downes Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray

On 27 March 2015, State Coroner Judge Ian Gray made a non publication order in relation to the investigation into the death of Kathleen Gladwyn Downes. The order strictly prohibits the publication of any material which may identify or tend to identify a person in the proceeding. To obtain a copy of the order, please contact the court's Publications and Communications Officer on 1300 309 519.

COR 2012 5438 Dragan Dordevic (a.k.a. Douglas Kally) Ruling as to whether an inquest should be held State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2014 0855 Luke Batty 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 2012 4184 Sargun Ragi and Avjit Singh Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray

On 24 November 2014, State Coroner Judge Ian Gray made a non publication proceeding suppression order prohibiting the publication or broadcast of information which may identify or tend to identify the addresses stated in the investigation and inquest into the deaths of Sargun Ragi and Avjit Singh. On 25 November 2014, State Coroner Judge Ian Gray made a non publication proceeding suppression order prohibiting the publication or broadcast of information which may identify or tend to identify the witnesses and addresses stated in the investigation and inquest into the deaths of Sargun Ragi and Avjit Singh. A copy of this non publication suppression order can be obtained by contacting the court's Communications Manager on 1300 309 519.