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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 Expiry date Download PDF
COR 2005 1152 Mohamed Chaouk Non-Publication Order Deputy State Coroner Paresa Spanos

There is a current non publication order in place in relation to the inquest into the death of Mohamed Chaouk. For a copy of the order contact the court on 1300 319 519 and ask to speak to the Publications and Communications Officer.
COR 2005 1376 Anthony Hogarth-Clarke Non-Publication Order Coroner Kim M. W. Parkinson Order and Ruling
COR 2005 1376 Anthony Hogarth-Clarke Non-Publication Order Coroner Kim M. W. Parkinson Order and Ruling
COR 2005 1376 Anthony Hogarth-Clarke Non-Publication Order Coroner Kim M. W. Parkinson Order and Ruling
COR 2005 1489 Linda Stilwell Non-Publication Order Deputy State Coroner Iain West 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 2006 0873 Perera and Perera Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate

On 3 July 2012, State Coroner Judge Coate made a non publication order in relation to the inquest into the deaths of Perera and Perera.

The order prohibits the publication of any material which may identify a witness in the proceeding.

To obtain a copy of the order contact the court's Publications and Communications officer on 1300 209 519.
COR 2006 3226 Kwai Patricia Chan Ruling on application to be excused from giving evidence State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2006 4974 Sarah Booth Non-Publication Order Coroner John Olle Order and Ruling
COR 2006 4974 Sarah Booth Non-Publication Order Coroner John Olle Order and Ruling