Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) The Governor in Council may appoint a magistrate, other than an acting magistrate, as the State Coroner.
(2) The appointment as the State Coroner--
(a) is for an initial term of not more than 5 years; and
(b) may be renewed once for a term of not more than 5 years.
(3) The State Coroner is entitled to the same salary, allowances and employment conditions as the Deputy Chief Magistrate.