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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 Sort descending Date Coroner Expiry date Download PDF
COR 2014 0855 Luke Batty Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray

On 21 October 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 any information or material that may directly identify the previous landlord of Gregory Anderson in the proceeding. To obtain a copy of the order, please contact the court's Publications and Communications Officer on 1300 309 519.

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 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 2011 1554 Craig Douglas Non-Publication Order Coroner Heather Spooner Order and Ruling
COR 2008 2028 Samir Ograzden Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling
COR 2011 2487 Brenda Claire Goudge Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2007 3267 Hugh Wilson Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2011 4328 Gregory Caulfield Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2008 5542 Tyler Cassidy Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling
COR 2012 0293 Caroline Lovell Non-Publication Order Coroner Peter White Order and Ruling