Notify the Coroner of a reportable death (state)
Health practitioners + others must report certain deaths to the State Coroner.
State and territory law, not a Commonwealth law
Reportable deaths are notified under each state and territory's Coroners Act, to that jurisdiction's coroner. Check the rules in each state or territory where you operate.
Who must comply
Health practitioners, aged care providers, NDIS providers, police, family.
What triggers it
Death meeting reportable criteria.
When due
Immediately on awareness.
Evidence required
Coroner notification; medical certificate of cause of death not to be issued where reportable.
Max penalty
Criminal penalties for failure to report under state Coroners Acts
Who must comply with this? The applicability test by industry, business structure and size.
Summary
Each state has a Coroners Act setting circumstances requiring coronial notification — unexpected, violent, in care/custody, identity unknown, etc. Health practitioners + family + persons present must notify the relevant Coroner.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with the Coroner of a reportable death (state)?
- Health practitioners, aged care providers, NDIS providers, police, family.
- What triggers the Coroner of a reportable death (state)?
- Death meeting reportable criteria.
- When is the Coroner of a reportable death (state) due?
- Immediately on awareness.
- What is the maximum penalty for the Coroner of a reportable death (state)?
- Criminal penalties for failure to report under state Coroners Acts
- What evidence is required for the Coroner of a reportable death (state)?
- Coroner notification; medical certificate of cause of death not to be issued where reportable.
Source: https://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.