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CORONERS ACT 2003 - SECT 3

3 Object of Act

The object of this Act is to--

(a) establish the position of the State Coroner; and
(b) require the reporting of particular deaths; and
(c) establish the procedures for investigations, including by holding inquests, by coroners into particular deaths; and
(d) help to prevent deaths from similar causes happening in the future by allowing coroners at inquests to comment on matters connected with deaths, including matters related to--
(i) public health or safety; or
(ii) the administration of justice.


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