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 Sort ascending | Name | Type | Date | Coroner | Expiry date | Download PDF |
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| COR 2017 0325 | Inquest into the deaths of Matthew Poh Chuan Si, Thalia Hakin, Yosuke Kanno, Jess Mudie, Zachary Matthew Bryant and Bhavita Patel | Non-Publication Order | Coroner Jacqui Hawkins | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2017 0325 | Inquest into the deaths of Matthew Poh Chuan Si, Thalia Hakin, Yosuke Kanno, Jess Mudie, Zachary Matthew Bryant and Bhavita Patel | Non-Publication Order | Coroner Jacqui Hawkins | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2016 3311 | Betty May Aitkens | Determination that a reportable death does not require further investigation | State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2016 2418 | COR 2016 2418 | Non-Publication Order | State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray | On 2 December 2016, Coroner Jacqui Hawkins made a Proceeding Suppression Order relating to the investigation into the death of Court Reference Number COR 2016 2418 The order prohibits the publication or broadcast of any material that may identify the deceased, or her family. This includes the name of the deceased and that of her parents and siblings. This information is not to be published or broadcast in Victoria or elsewhere in Australia pursuant to s18(2) of the Open Courts Act 2013. A full copy of the order can be obtained by contacting the Court's Communications Manager on 1300 309 519. |
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| COR 2016 2104 | Frances Klein | Determination that a reportable death does not require further investigation | State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2016 0308 | Jamieson Track Fire | Ruling as to whether an inquest should be held | State Coroner Judge Sara Hinchey | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2015 5599 | Jamie Austin | Non-Publication Order | Coroner Phillip Byrne | 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. |
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| COR 2015 4327, COR 2016 2914, COR 2017 1028 & COR 2017 2630 | Child 1, 2, 3 & 4 | Ruling on application to make suppression order | State Coroner Judge John Cain | Order and Ruling | ||
| COR 2015 4327, COR 2016 2914, COR 2017 1028 & COR 2017 2630 | Child 1, 2, 3 & 4 | Non-Publication Order | State Coroner Judge John Cain | Order and Ruling |