Victorian Current Acts

CORONERS ACT 2008 - SECT 8

When exercising a function under this Act, a person should have regard, as far as possible in the circumstances, to the following—

        (a)     that the death of a family member, friend or community member is distressing and distressed persons may require referral for professional support or other support;

        (b)     that unnecessarily lengthy or protracted coronial investigations may exacerbate the distress of family, friends and others affected by the death;

        (c)     that different cultures have different beliefs and practices surrounding death that should, where appropriate, be respected;

        (d)     that family members affected by a death being investigated should, where appropriate, be kept informed of the particulars and progress of the investigation;

        (e)     that there is a need to balance the public interest in protecting a living or deceased person's personal or health information with the public interest in the legitimate use of that information;

        (f)     the desirability of promoting public health and safety and the administration of justice.