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Thursday BreakfastThe Impacts of Criminalising Young People, Lilie James’ Coronial Inquest, Injured Workers’ Support Team, Rave 4 the Towers, Ombudsman Criticises Mutual Obligations RemediationAcknowledgement of Country// Headlines:Youth social media ban comes into effectNT government blocks UN human rights inspectors from prison accessVictorian Government apology to First Nations people criticised as performativeNew fossil fuel exploration permits not welcome in Victoria Care in Unit 18 found 'inhumane' in Cleveland Dodd coronial inquestCity of Port Phillip councillors vote to punish rough sleepers Bridget Dunne, senior lawyer at Youthlaw, joined us to discuss the Adult Time for Violent Crime Bill recently passed by the Victorian Parliament. Bridget works in the early intervention space aimed at helping young people involved in the justice system. She is an experienced cri...
2025-12-1000 min
CoronialEpisode 91 - StubbornnessIn this episode, Georgie tells Emma and Alice about two coronial findings involving the deaths of stubborn older people.[Inquest 1] [Inquest 2][Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2025-10-2628 min
Two Ordinary CopsEpisode 92 – Part 5 Interview with Zach Rolfe – Coronial Choices: Narrative, Bias, and the Evidence Left BehindIn this fifth instalment of the Zach Rolfe series, Schultzy and Damo sit down with Zach as he unpacks what unfolded after his Supreme Court acquittal — the return to work, the internal reviews, and the long shadow of the coronial inquest. Zach details how his private phone was accessed, the handling of his text messages, and how selective evidence shaped public perception.
Through the lens of former cops who’ve lived the system, the discussion dives deep into what the coronial chose to hear — and what it didn’t. From questions of lawful process to professional reputation and medi...
2025-10-171h 17CoronialEpisode 90 - The Devil's PoolThis episode, Emma tells Alice and Georgie how she learnt about a coronial inquest after visiting the Babinda Boulders an iconic tourist attraction. [Inquest]
2025-10-1253 minCoronialEpisode 88 - Prisoner HealthThis episode, Georgie tells Alice and Emma about the death of a prison inmate, and discusses an inmates right to healthcare and a dignified death. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this episode discusses a deceased first-nations individual. The show does not mention them by name, the name is printed in the coronial inquest findings.[Inquest]
2025-09-1453 minCoronialEpisode 77 - Alcohol DeliveryThis week Emma tells Alice and Emma about the dangers of alcohol purchase via delivery services. [Inquest]
2025-03-3045 minCoronialEpisode 76 - Missing PersonIn this episode, Alice tells Georgie and Emma about the police investigation into a missing person and the coroner's recommendations about human remains detection dogs.[Inquest][Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2025-03-1649 minCoronialEpisode 75 - Mind the GapThis episode, Emma tells Alice and Georgie about the risks of trying to board a train when intoxicated. [Inquest]
2025-03-0252 minCoronialEpisode 74 - CTEIn this episode, Georgie tells Alice and Emma about the death of an ex-AFL star and the many recommendations made by the coroner.[Inquest][Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2025-02-161h 00CoronialEpisode 73 - Mangalore Aircraft AccidentThis episode, Alice tells Emma and Georgie about how a lack of communication between pilots can have disastrous consequences.
[Inquest]
2025-02-0257 minCoronialEpisode 72 - Dog AttackOur final episode of the year, Alice tells Emma and Georgie about how a routine walk along the beach had devastating consequences when nearby dogs escaped their yard.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-12-0853 min
Patient Safety and Quality Podcast#005: Coronial ManagementDeath is inevitable, but in certain cases, further investigation is necessary to determine the deceased person's identity, the time and place of death, the manner of death, and the cause of death. In this episode, host, Melleesa Cowie and Coroner Megan Fairweather discuss the role and functions of the Coroner, the obligations of Hospital and Health Services in reporting health-related deaths, and coronial findings and recommendations to improve public safety and prevent future deaths.
Host: Melleesa Cowie, Director, Patient Safety and Quality, Clinical Excellence Queensland
Guests: Coroner Megan Fairweather, Brisbane Coroner, Coroners Court of Queensland
2024-11-3029 min
The Women's Agenda PodcastSocial media ban. Walmart walks back on DEI. NT coronial inquiry.An astounding 45 bills passed in the last sitting week for Parliament this week, one being the social media ban on children under 16 years of age. Will it actually work?This week, Angela Priestley and Tarla Lambert-Patel also chat about the widespread backlash from conservatives on DEI initiatives at Walmart in the US. Plus, the coronial inquiry in the Northern Territory has resulted in 35 recommendations to improve services for victims of domestic, family and sexual violence. We’ll talk through the findings.A warning to our First Nations listeners: this podcast discusses a story wh...
2024-11-2921 minCoronialEpisode 71 - ConcussionThis episode, Georgie tells Alice and Emma about the head injury risks of boxing.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-11-2440 minCoronialEpisode 70 - Prawn TrawlerThis episode, Emma tells Alice and Georgie about the risks of using power tools while on a boat in open waters.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-11-1053 minCoronialEpisode 69 - Backcountry SkiingThis episode, Georgie tells Alice and Emma about how dangerous backcountry skiing can be and the difficulties involved with reporting someone missing and beginning a search and rescue.
[inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-10-2753 minCoronialEpisode 68 - Bus CrashThis episode Alice tells Emma and Georgie about the risks of travelling on public buses.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-10-1334 minCoronialEpisode 67 - Willowbank RacewayThis week, Georgie tells Emma and Alice about a tragic racing accident.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-09-2937 minCoronialEpisode 66 - Coronial WitnessThis week, Emma tells Alice and Georgie about a death related to a coronial inquest.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-09-1551 minCoronialEpisode 65 - Theatrical armourerThis week, Alice tells Emma and Georgie about a how the filming of a music video went tragically wrong.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
Bliss n Eso – Friend Like You (Dedicated to Johann ‘Yogi’ Ofner)
2024-09-0140 minCoronialEpisode 64 - Volatile Substance UseThis week, Georgie tells Alice and Emma about the tragic death of a 16 year old boy who chose to engage in volatile substance use with his friends.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-08-1840 minCoronialEpisode 63 - WinglessThis week, Emma tells Georgie and Alice about a plane malfunction and the importance of correct testing.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-08-0450 minCoronialEpisode 62 - Grouser PlateThe week, Alice tells Emma and Georgie about a the tragic deaths of a mothers young children as they made their way home from Darwin to Katherine, NT.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-07-2138 minCoronialEpisode 61 - ExposureThe week, Emma tells Alice and Georgie about a the tragic adventures of a couple visiting Australia from Germany.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-07-0738 minCoronialEpisode 60 - Snake BiteThis week, Georgie tells Alice and Emma about a snake bite that took a sudden turn.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-06-2338 minCoronialEpisode 59 - Avocado farmingThis week, Alice tells Georgie and Emma about the risks involved with driving a ride-on-mower on an avocado farm.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-06-0937 minCoronialEpisode 58 - Thredbo Part 3This episode, Georgie tells Alice and Emma about the final part of the Thredbo disaster inquest.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-05-2646 minCoronialEpisode 57 - Thredbo Part 2This episode, Alice tells Emma and Georgie about the second part of the Thredbo disaster inquest.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-05-1946 minCoronialEpisode 56 - Thredbo Part 1This episode, Emma tells Alice and Georgie about the first part of the Thredbo disaster inquest.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-05-1245 minCoronialEpisode 55 - Capture the flagThe episode, Emma tells Alice and Georgie about how a school game of capture the flag goes wrong.
[inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-04-2837 minCoronialEpisode 54 - Kambo PoisoningThis episode, Alice tells Georgie and Emma about a little known South American ceremony involving frogs.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-04-1430 minCoronialEpisode 53 - Awning CollapseThis episode, Georgie tells Alice and Emma about the dangers of wandering down a public street in the Gold Coast.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-04-0126 minCoronialEpisode 52 - Sliding GateAlice tells Emma and Georgie about the inadequacies that led to a death involving a large automatic sliding gate.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-03-1722 minCoronialEpisode 51 - Trial FlightThis fortnight, Emma tells Alice and Georgie about Brian G who had an obsession with planes.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-03-0346 minCoronialEpisode 50 - GymnasticsThis episode, Georgie tells Alice and Emma about an informal gymnastics class that ended in tragedy.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-02-1834 minCoronialEpisode 49 - APER SurgeryAlice tells Emma and Georgie about a surgical procedure performed in rural Queensland.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2024-02-0448 minCoronialEpisode 48 - Canyon RescueThis episode, Georgie tells Alice and Emma about how the rescue of an injured canyoner went terribly wrong.
This is our last episode for the year as we are taking a short break. Thank you for listening and we'll be back in the new year!
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-12-1043 minCoronialEpisode 47 - Work Christmas PartyThis episode, Emma tells Alice and Georgie about an accident that occurred after a man left his work Christmas drinks.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-11-2645 minCoronialEpisode 46 - Scuba DivingThis week, Georgie tells Alice and Emma about a backpacker's fatal scuba diving experience.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-11-1247 minCoronialEpisode 45 - Dental ExtractionThis episode, Alice tells Emma and Georgie about how warfarin use can increase the risks of dental procedures.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-10-2928 minCoronialEpisode 44 - Home BirthThis episode, Georgie tells Alice and Emma about the tragic outcome of a home birth.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-10-1546 minCoronialEpisode 43 - Massage TableThis episode, Emma tells Georgie and Alice about how a massage led to a young girl's death.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-10-0128 minCoronialEpisode 42 - Spa holidayThis episode, Alice tells Emma and Georgie about how a family holiday to the sunshine coast went horribly wrong when a child was using a resort spa.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-09-1726 minCoronialEpisode 41 - Skydiving (Part 3)[3 of 3] Emma, Georgie and Alice present a case that lead to the deaths of 3 sky divers. Bonus weekly release.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-08-2032 minCoronialEpisode 40 - Skydiving (part 2)[2 of 3] Emma, Georgie and Alice present a case that lead to the deaths of 3 sky divers. Bonus weekly release.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-08-1334 minCoronialEpisode 39 - Skydiving (Part 1)[1 of 3] Emma, Georgie and Alice present a case that lead to the deaths of 3 sky divers.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-08-0627 minCoronialEpisode 38 - South Eastern FreewayThis episode, Georgie tells Emma and Alice about the dangers of driving a truck down the South Eastern Freeway entering into Adelaide.
[Inquest] [Additional Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-07-2352 minCoronialEpisode 37 - Finke Desert RaceThis episode, Alice tells Emma and Georgie about the dangers of observing the Finke Desert Race.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-07-0950 minCoronialEpisode 36 - Date night boatingThe week, Emma tells Alice and Georgie about a tragic death with an unbelievable survivor.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-06-2520 minCoronialEpisode 35 - Fall Arrest SystemThis episode, Georgie tells Emma and Alice about the collapse of a mine site scaffolding which lead to an employees death.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-06-1131 min
CoronialEpisode 34 - Weight cutting & water loadingThis week, Alice tells Emma and Georgie about how hard a young girl worked to compete in a Mauy Thai fight without realising the dangers.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-05-2839 minCoronialEpisode 33 - Steam to Bing BongThis week, Georgie, Emma and Alice each present short cases all based on the theme of workplace deaths.
[Maurice Bauer]
[Harry Evans]
[Allan Wigg]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine + AlexisOrtizSofield]
2023-05-1458 minCoronialEpisode 32 - HypotensionThis episode, Georgie tells Emma and Alice about a radiology clinic that was unprepared for their patient's medical emergency
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-04-3048 minCoronialEpisode 31 - Fire EscapeThis week, Alice tells Emma and Georgie about the plans of a husband and wife to meet outside of a shopping centre supermarket only for the husband to never show up.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-04-1643 minCoronialEpisode 30 - Lion DancingThe week, Emma tells Alice and Georgie about the Chinese Lion Dancing and the tragedy that resulted in enouraging a change to the NSW competition regulations.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-04-0246 minCoronialEpisode 29 - Washing MachineThis week, Alice tells Emma and Georgie about the death of a small boy in Western Australia in 2010.
Shout out to one of our listeners, Kimberley, for all her hard work in creating a great resource detailing Western Australia's coronial inquests which was used for this week's episode.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-03-1943 min
Psychiatry.dev - All Abstracts TTSOccupational class suicide risk: 12-year study of national coronial data –
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Previous research showed that the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) was associated with a widening disparity in suicide rates between lower-class occupations and the highest-class occupations in Australia. There has been no research investigating whether this trend continued post-GFC.
This stu...
2023-03-1700 minCoronialEpisode 28 – Gently spiralling declineThis week, Georgie tells Emma and Alice about a rock fall in the Beaconsfield mine that lead to the death of one employee and entrapment of 2 others.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-03-0541 minCoronialEpisode 27 - Dog Treats The week, Emma tells Alice and Georgie about the death of Tony Bugeja due to anaphylaxis following a wasp sting. Listen to find out how this relates to dog treats.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-02-1947 minCoronialEpisode 26 - Lake WabbyWelcome back to a new year of Coronial. This week Alice tells Emma and Georgie about a tourist who never re-joined his group after some free time on a beach on Fraser Island.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2023-02-0557 min
Doin TimeVeronica Nelson Coronial Inquest | Aboriginal Deaths in Custody*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died, and in-depth discussion of Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. This episode of Doin' Time, the first of 2023, is dedicated to Veronica Nelson, who died in custody at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre on January 2, 2020. This week's show begins with a recap of the Findings of the Coronial Inquest into the passing of Veronica Marie Nelson, delivered today at the Coroners Court of Victoria, and the statements issued today by Aunty Donna Nelson, Veronica's mother, and Uncle Percy Lovett, Veronica's Partner. Marisa then inv...
2023-01-3000 minCoronialEpisode 25 – Crash courseThis week, Alice tells Emma and Georgie about a car accident that caused an explosion in a café and the death of two women. We discuss the driver's extensive medical history and his fitness to drive.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-12-0447 minCoronialEpisode 24 - CHAPThis week, Georgie tells Emma and Alice about an executive health screening program that resulted in the death of Peta Hickey.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-11-2049 min
Law ReportNSW coronial reform; what are your rights when it comes to noisy neighbours?The New South Wales government has offered a lukewarm response to a parliamentary committee report that calls for an overhaul of the state's coronial system. And, when you are fighting with your neighbour over things like noise, trees or pets, whose side is the law on?
2022-11-1500 minCoronialEpisode 23 - Cliff's EdgeThis week, Emma tells Alice and Georgie about a dangerous activity on a guided tour around Kings Canyon that lead to the loss of an English tourist, Zoe Woolmer's life.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-11-0636 minCoronialEpisode 22 - Explosive DIYThis week, Georgie tells Emma and Alice about two men completing unqualified works in a Hotel that leads to a tragic ending.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-10-2318 minCoronialEpisode 21 – Severe StormThis week, Alice tells Emma and Georgie about a once in a lifetime storm on the Gold Coast.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-10-0927 minCoronialEpisode 20 – Quad BikesThis week, Georgie, Alice and Emma each present short cases involving quad bikes leading to accidental deaths.
[Van der Pasch, Maxwell, Watts]
[other NZ inquests: 1, 2, 3, 4]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine & AlexisOrtizSofield]
2022-09-251h 01
The Brief CaseEpisode 7: Hear Her Voice, Coronial Inquests of Hannah Clarke and Doreen Langham; and a Trusts RefresherThank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.
Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com.
My guests in this episode are:
Paula Morreau, Barrister, Queensland Bar
Karen Gaston, Barrister, Queensland Bar; and Accredited Specialist (Succession Law)—Qld
Show them some love!
The "Main" Event: Hear Her Voice Report No.2 and the Coronial Inquest into the Death of Doreen Langham
Paula discusses: the Hear Her Voice Report No. 2
Paula makes significant reference to the Co...
2022-09-1515 minCoronialEpisode 19 – Pony PowerThis week, Georgie tells Emma and Alice about an adventurous young girl's favourite activity which sadly took her life.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-09-1152 minCoronialEpisode 18 – Pre-eclampsiaThis week, Alice tells Emma and Georgie about the death a mother, caused by pre-eclampsia, shortly after the birth of her twins.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-08-2835 minCoronialEpisode 17 – Royal Show (Part 3)This week, Emma, Georgie and Alice present the final installation in the Adelene Leong inquest. Part three discusses the Airmaxx ride annual audit, harness locking system and the aftermath of this tragic incident.
Inquest]
[Music credit:Music by Defekt_Maschine + 1tamara2 from Pixabay]
2022-08-1447 minCoronialEpisode 16 – Royal Show (Part 2)This week, Emma, Georgie and Alice present a bonus episode detailing further the case of Adelene Leong. Part two discusses the Airmaxx ride and its operation at national shows. Enjoy this bonus episode!
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine from Pixabay]
2022-08-0735 minCoronialEpisode 15 – Royal Show (Part 1)This week, Emma, Georgie and Alice present the case of Adelene Leong, a case so long it took all three of them to deliver the inquest which will be spread over 3 episodes. Luckily this means an extra bonus episode next week!
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine from Pixabay]
2022-07-3139 min
CoronialEpisode 14 - Flood WatchThis week, Emma tells Alice and Georgie about the dangers of driving following floods.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-07-1730 minCoronialEpisode 13- Aged CareThis week, Georgie tells Emma and Alice about the unforeseen danger of a chest of drawers and its role in the death of a resident in an aged care facility.
[Inquest]
[Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-07-0239 minCoronialEpisode 12 - Holy CowThis week, Alice tells Emma and Georgie about a cafe worker who was electrocuted, and the safeguards which could have prevented his death.
[inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-06-1933 minCoronialEpisode 11 – African MahoganyThis week, Emma tells Alice and Georgie about how a falling branch from an African Mahogany caused the death of a man in Darwin, 8 years after the same type of tree killed a young boy in a schoolyard.
[Inquest]
[Bott]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-06-0540 minCoronialEpisode 10 – HyperthermiaThis week, Georgie tells Emma and Alice about how a father and son hike went tragically wrong due to the heat and a wrong turn. The efforts of those involved in Ewan Williamson's rescue were nothing short of heroic but sadly they did not change the outcome.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-05-2244 minCoronialEpisode 09 – HypothermiaThis week, Alice tells Georgie and Emma about the dangers of hiking the Tasmanian Overland Track in Winter and how it resulted in the death of Trevor Tolputt.
[Inquest]
References
Overland Track
Overland Track - walk options
Walker Pack List
Hypothermia Video
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-05-0834 min
#SEMIOBOOMER - IL PODCAST!#SEMIOBOOMER 2002 - MAURIZIO FERRARIS alle prese coi suoi Post-Coronial StudiesMaurizio Ferraris discute con Gabriele Marino e Bruno Surace a partire dal suo "Post-Coronial Studies. Seicento sfumature di virus" (Einaudi 2021).
2022-05-061h 14CoronialEpisode 08 – Body BuildingThis week, Emma tells Alice and Georgie of the death of Jesse Drabsch, who was found in an anytime fitness gym toilet following the use of performance and image enhancing drugs.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-04-2449 minCoronialEpisode 07 – Product SafetyThis week, Emma, Georgie and Alice each present short cases involving household items leading to accidental deaths.
[Inquest: McCreddan, Cammilleri, Sofianopoulos]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine + AlexisOrtizSofield]
2022-04-1037 minCoronialEpisode 06 – Dangerous CurrentsIn 2012 and 2014, three young men drowned in Encounter Bay in South Australia. In this episode, Georgie tells Emma and Alice about how the coronial inquests identified inadequacies with the signage at the beaches, which lead to those signs being updated to try and avoid this tragedy in the future.
[Inquest: Gadd, Gujari & Anwari]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-03-2728 minCoronialEpisode 05 – Working HolidayThis week, Alice tells Georgie and Emma about how two British backpackers were stabbed by a French backpacker in a hostel in Home Hill, Queensland. The coroner completed an investigation into their deaths, but an inquest was not held.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-03-1338 minCoronialEpisode 04 – Practical Driving AssessmentThis week, Georgie tells Emma and Alice about the inquest into the death of Edmund Smordowski.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine]
2022-02-2732 min
Disaster Response Legal Service NSW - training packageCoronial matters – The Coronial Inquest Unit, what they do and how to refer to themThe Coronial Inquest Unit is a state-wide specialist service of Legal Aid NSW. They provide free legal advice and assistance in coronial matters, and represent people at coronial inquests where legal aid has been granted.After a disaster, there might be a coronial process in relation to two types of matters: Death during a disaster:When someone had passed away in the course of a disaster, the death is reported to a coroner by NSW Police, there is an investigation, and the coroner makes formal findings about the death. Most deaths reported to the...
2022-02-1808 min
The CheckupEpisode 20: Coronial Investigations - everything health professionals need to know with Coroner Simon McGregorFollowing the death of a patient, the treating health professional may be asked to provide a statement to the coroner about their management of the patient, and required to attend court to provide evidence at an inquest. Understandably, the prospect of dealing with the Coroners Court can be stressful, however, this is usually due to a lack of knowledge regarding the role and function of coroners.
In this episode of The Checkup, BN’s Kate Hughes speaks to His Honour Coroner Simon McGregor of the Coroners Court of Victoria to demystify the process behind coronal investigations. Coroner McGregor, who is...
2022-02-1745 minCoronialEpisode 03 – Holly's LawThis week, Alice educates Georgie and Emma about Holly's Law.
Holly Brown was 17 when she suffered a cardiac arrest while attending the Laura Rodeo and Races in far North Queensland. The lack of medical support and emergency planning at the event led to Holly's Law, a regulatory framework applicable to mass gathering events in Queensland to ensure appropriate medical response.
[Inquest]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine from Pixabay]
2022-02-1343 minCoronialEpisode 02 - Ryan's RuleThis week, Georgie educates Emma and Alice about Ryan's Rule.
The inquest into the death of Ryan Saunders lead to the establishment of Ryan's Rule, which assists Queensland families in advocating for their loved one if they have concerns the individual's health is deteriorating.
[Inquest]
[References:
https://clinicalexcellence.qld.gov.au/priority-areas/safety-and-quality/ryans-rule
https://www.australiancriticalcare.com/article/S1036-7314(18)30067-5/fulltext
https://www.australiancriticalcare.com/article/S1036-7314(16)30071-6/fulltext]
[Music: Defekt_Maschine + AlexisOrtizSofield from Pixabay]
2022-01-3034 minCoronialEpisode 01 - Bite ForceThis week, Emma educates Alice and Georgie about Northern Territory crocodile attacks.
Crocodiles are an iconic part of the Northern Territory. William George Scott & Lanh Van Tran were killed in crocodile attacks just two months apart. This joint inquest investigated the factors that contributed to these attacks and recommended changes to educate the public and make the waterways safer.
[Inquest]
[References:
https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/plan/safety/#be-crocwise
https://becrocwise.nt.gov.au/crocodiles-and-me/stay-safe-while-swimming]
[Music credit:Music by Defekt_Maschine + 1tamara2 + AlexisOrtizSofield from Pixabay]
2022-01-1746 min
Tuesday BreakfastCoronial Inquests, Anti-Discrimination Law & Religious Discrimination Bill, Leading Schools in Lockdown, Young Climate Feminists in Conversation7:07AM - News headlines - Queensland lockdown, NSW Year 12 students protesting the reopening of schools, Simone Biles withdrawing from the Olympics, wildfires in Turkey, Greece and Italy7.22AM: Audio from Women on the Line: Ayan spoke to Gomeroi poet and law scholar, Alison Whittaker. In this segment, Alison talks us through the institutional violence that First Nations families may face during coronial inquests as well as the many ways that these processes can be reformed. Alison's article for The Conversation: Indigenous deaths in custody: inquests can be sites of justice or administrative violence // https://www.3cr.org.au/womenontheline.7.42AM: Audio fro...
2021-08-0200 min
Uprise RadioUprise Radio - Episode 46 - Reporting from the Raymond Noel Coronial Inquest; Reviewing Bo Burnham's "Inside"Mercedes brings a report from the Coronial Inquest into the death of Raymond Noel during a police "intercept" in 2017. We hear music from Ziggy Ramo and discuss the merits of American comedian Bo Burnham's pandemic-themed Netlfix special Inside.
2021-07-0700 min
Briefed: Commercial Law UpdatesCoronial Inquests and the Coroners Act 2003 (Qld)What will the seminar cover?You will hear firsthand insights and learnings of how coronial inquests (CI) operate most effectively from the State and Deputy State Coroner of Queensland and counsel who have been party to a wide spectrum of CIs.Topics covered include:Background & context of CIsPractical issues for those appearing at a CIImportant procedural considerationsImplications of CIs such as referrals, judicial review & justiciabilityWho should attend?All law practitioners, particularly commercial lawyers, lawyers in the insurance space, litigators, corporate counsel whose role includes workplace health...
2020-09-141h 04
Consistently OffEp. 57 "Coronial Baby" Feat. Mike WillsonThis week we have Mike Willson in studio. He's in multiple groups, runs MAPS studio, and is about to be a father! We sit down with some bourbon and talk: Mike Willson, MAPS studio, Surfing, Abbey Road outtakes, Drums, Costa Mesa, 10" snares, Jimmy Hua, Big Monsta, The Originals, Smoke Stack, The Counter Regiment, Orange Blossom Special, Shapepitaki, January 6th, Coronial Baby, Clooney, Thundergut, Say anything, Coldplay, Small Faces, Longmire, Tupac, and much much more.
2020-07-212h 50
Doin TimeMemorial Of Uncle Ray Jckson, and: findings from the Coronial inquest of Aunty Tanya DayThe doin time show interviewed Apryl, who is the daughter of Yorta Yorta woman Tanya Day. We discussed the coronial inquest into the death of Yorta Yorta woman, Tanya Day, and the circumstances leading up to her death, including the behaviour of the Police and vline. Next we interviewed Carolyn Jackson daughter of Ray Jackson. She paid tribute to her Father's death and honoured his Life's work.Finally, we interviewed Joseph Pugpese, longtimea activist and friend of uncle Ray. Joseph shared the legacy of Ray, and his commitment to refugees and asylum seekers the passport ceremony, and building the movement...
2020-04-2000 min
The MissionCoronial inquest into Tanya Day& lack of PPE for Aboriginal health organisationsKaren Heap, Chairperson of the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation discusses the need for personal protective equipment in Aboriginal health settings; and Apryl Watson, daughter of Tanya Day, discusses the findings of the coronial inquest into her mother’s death. With presenter Daniel James.
2020-04-1430 min
Keep on RadioCoronial Investigation Process – Roles of the Coroner and the DoctorTo know how to write a report/statement for the Coroner, it’s important to first understand the Coroner’s and doctor’s role in a coronial process.
Related resource: Coronial Reports and Death Certification brochure www.mdanational.com.au/Resources/Publications/2017/08/Medico-Legal-Booklets
This recording is a guide only and MDA National accepts no responsibility for it being up-to-date or how it may apply to your personal situation.
2019-01-0317 min
True Crime Island*** Special Edition *** The Matthew Leveson Coronial InquiryHi Islanders. Tonight I have an update from the final three days of the Matthew Leveson Coronial Inquiry that resumed last week including the full statement form Matthews parents Mark and Faye Leveson.
2017-08-2741 min
Sovereign UnionCoronial Inquiry hears emotional plea from daughterOctober 18, 2013 by Gerry Georgatos
The daughter of a man who died while in prison hospital custody last year, has given an emotional appeal to a Coronial Inquiry investigating the circumstances of his death.
Family members spoke of being distressed by his maltreatment and of him shackled to the hospital bed.
Daughter, Kylie Hampton told the Coroner that prisoners are treated like animals, and that her father did not deserve to die in the manner he did.
2013-10-1900 min