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Legislation

Magistrates Court - Coroners Court

On 1 December 2003 the Coroners Act 2003 replaced the Coroners Act 1958  and introduced significant changes to the way coronial matters are dealt with for deaths occurring on or after 1 December 2003.

For more information about coronial investigations under the Coroners Act 1958 (deaths before 1 December 2003) please contact the Office of the State Coroner. Other relevant legislation:

Coroners Act 2003

Coroners Regulations 2003

Cremations Act 2003

Cremations Regulation 2003

Births Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2003

Burials Assistance Act 1965

Recording of Evidence Act 1962

Recording of Evidence Regulations 1992

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