Notify the Coroner of a reportable death (state)
Health practitioners + others must report certain deaths to the State Coroner.
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
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.
Topics
Source: https://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.