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ARTICLE · 03 MAY 2023

Coronial inquests in NSW: Mandatory inquests, discretionary inquests and appeals

The NSW Coroners Court and rules relating to Coronial Inquests are primarily regulated by the Coroners Act 2009 (NSW).

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There will be no full coronial inquest into the death of the woman who accused Christian Porter of historical sexual assault. 

The South Australian Coroner, David Whittle, has officially ended the investigation and made a confidential finding into the cause of Kate's death, but has ruled out a full Coronial Inquest. 

It's reported that the family of the woman (known only as Kate) requested that there be no inquest, and also requested the findings of the Coroner in relation to her death remain private. 

Last possible avenue of inquiry into allegations 

The Coronial Inquest was considered to be the last possible avenue of inquiry into the sexual assault allegations, and, in particular, the subsequent way that those allegations were handled by New South Wales Police, which have been the subject of much criticism over delays and mishandling the criminal investigation. 

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