A coronial inquest is a formal, public legal inquiry into a
"reportable death," which may be sudden, unexpected,
unexplained, or suspicious. This process helps determine key
details about the deceased, including their identity, the date and
place of death, and, most importantly, the manner, cause, and
circumstances of their passing.
In Australia, each state and territory govern coronial inquests
under its own legislation. Despite these variations, coroners
generally follow a similar approach in handling inquests. In New
South Wales (NSW), the Coroners Court operates under the
Coroners Act 2009, providing the framework for conducting
investigations and inquests.
Coronial investigation v coronial inquest
