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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 2010 1974 Steven Tynan and Damien Eyre Ruling on application as to whether an investigation should be re-opened State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling
COR 2009 0655 Allem Halkic Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling
COR 2009 3369 Co Sleeping Deaths Non-Publication Order Coroner John Olle

On Monday 3 October 2011, Coroner John Olle made a non publication order in relation to the deaths of five infants who died in a co-sleeping setting. Coroner Olle made an order suppressing the full names of each of five infants but allowed them to be identified by their first names. He made a further order that the full names of the infants parents and carers were not to be published. For a full copy of the order contact the court's Publications and Communications Officer on 1300 309 519.

COR 2007 1804 Jerry Karamesinis Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling
COR 2009 5822 Jeffrey Hartwig Non-Publication Order Coroner John Olle Order and Ruling
COR 2009 5822 Jeffrey Hartwig Non-Publication Order Coroner John Olle Order and Ruling
COR 2007 3267 Hugh Wilson Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2008 2028 Samir Ograzden Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling
COR 2008 2028 Samir Ograzden Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling
COR 2008 2028 Samir Ograzden Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling