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In forceFunctions of State Coroner
Part 2Coroners and Coroner’s court
Division 2State Coroner and other coroners
8 Functions of State Coroner
The functions of the State Coroner are —
(a)
to ensure that a State coronial system is administered and operates efficiently;
(b)
to oversee and coordinate coronial services;
(c)
to ensure that all reportable deaths reported to a coroner are investigated;
(d)
to ensure that an inquest is held whenever there is a duty to do so under this Act or whenever it is desirable that an inquest be held;
(e)
to issue guidelines in accordance with this Act;
(f)
such other functions as are conferred or imposed on the State Coroner under this Act.
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