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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 2017 0325 Inquest into the deaths of Matthew Poh Chuan Si, Thalia Hakin, Yosuke Kanno, Jess Mudie, Zachary Matthew Bryant and Bhavita Patel Ruling on scope of inquest Coroner Jacqui Hawkins Order and Ruling
COR 2014 1256 The Hazelwood Coal Mine Fire Ruling on request to investigate Coroner Jacqui Hawkins Order and Ruling
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 3158 Margaret Burton Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2011 4738 Delta Diawo Poke Ruling on application for Coroner to be recused Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling
COR 2011 0249 Unknown Charlton Remains Ruling on application as to whether an investigation should be re-opened Coroner Kim M. W. Parkinson 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 Ruling on release of documents Coroner Jacqui Hawkins Order and Ruling
COR 2010 1345 Osbornes Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate

On Thursday 8 May 2012, State Coroner Judge Coate made a non publication in relation to the inquest into the death of the Osbornes.

The order prohibits the publication of any information which may identify two witnesses.

A copy of the order can be obtained by contacting the court's Publications and Communications Officer on 1300 309 519.
COR 2008 2028 Samir Ograzden Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling
COR 2007 3267 Hugh Wilson Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling