Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

CORONERS ACT 1997 (NO. 57 OF 1997) - SECT 18

18. (1) A Coroner shall hold an inquiry into the cause and origin of a fire that has destroyed or damaged property, if—

        (a)     requested to do so by the Attorney-General; or

        (b)     the Coroner is of the opinion that an inquiry into the cause and origin of the fire should be held.

(2) Where—

        (a)     the owner or occupier of destroyed or damaged property requests a Coroner to hold an inquiry into the cause and origin of a fire; and

        (b)     the Coroner is of the opinion that an inquiry into the cause and origin of the fire should not be held;

the Coroner shall give to each owner or occupier who requested that an inquiry be held written notice of his or her opinion and the grounds on which the opinion is based.

Division 3—Inquiries into disasters