Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts20. (1) A Coroner may dispense with the conduct of a post-mortem examination of a body if the Coroner, after considering the information furnished to him or her relating to the death, is satisfied that the manner and cause of death are sufficiently disclosed.
(2) A Coroner may dispense with the conduct of a post-mortem examination of a body if, on the request of a member of the immediate family of the deceased or a representative of that person, the Coroner is satisfied that the manner and cause of death are sufficiently disclosed.