Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) The Coroners Court investigating a death may hold a conference before holding an inquest--
(a) to decide--
(i) what issues are to be investigated at the inquest; or
(ii) who may appear at the inquest; or
(iii) which witnesses will be required at the inquest; or
(iv) what evidence will be required at the inquest; or
(b) to work out how long the inquest will take; or
(c) to hear any application under section 17; or
(d) to otherwise ensure the orderly conduct of the inquest.
(2) The Coroners Court may order a person concerned with the investigation to attend the conference.