{"id":"tas:sr-2016-037","name":"Coroners (Fees, Expenses and Allowances) Regulations 2016","slug":"coroners-fees-expenses-and-allowances-regulations-2016","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"37 of 2016","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":186290,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2016-037-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> These regulations may be cited as the [Coroners (Fees, Expenses and Allowances) Regulations 2016](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2016-037) .","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> These regulations take effect on 28 June 2016.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### 3 Interpretation\n\n> In these regulations –\n> \n> > ***Act*** means the [Coroners Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-073) ;\n> \n> > ***Chief Magistrate*** has the same meaning as in the [Magistrates Court Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1987-045) ;\n> \n> > ***GST*** has the same meaning as in the *A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999* of the Commonwealth;\n> \n> > ***motor vehicle*** has the same meaning as in the [Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1999-070) ;\n> \n> > ***Tasmanian State Service Award*** means the Tasmanian State Service Award made under the [Industrial Relations Act 1984](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1984-021) in respect of State Service employees and State Service officers;\n> \n> > ***witness*** means a witness in an inquest.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"General fees","content":"### 4 General fees\n\n> The fees specified in [Part 1](#JS1@HS1@EN) of [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN)  –\n> \n> > > (a) are payable in respect of the matters to which they respectively relate; and\n> > \n> > > (b) are GST inclusive.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Expenses and allowances payable to witnesses","content":"### 5 Expenses and allowances payable to witnesses\n\n> > (1)  Subject to [subregulation (2)](#GS5@Gs2@EN) , the expenses and allowances specified in [Part 2](#JS1@HS2@EN) of [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) are payable to a witness in respect of the matters to which they respectively relate.\n> \n> > (2)  The Chief Magistrate may –\n> > \n> > > > (a) determine that a professional or expert witness is to be paid an expense or allowance greater than the relevant expense or allowance specified in [Part 2](#JS1@HS2@EN) of [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) ; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) determine the amount of the expense or allowance to be so paid to such a professional or expert witness.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Expenses and allowances payable to certain coroners","content":"### 6 Expenses and allowances payable to certain coroners\n\n> > (1)  Subject to [subregulation (2)](#GS5@Gs2@EN) , the expenses and allowances specified in [Part 3](#JS1@HS3@EN) of [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) are payable to a coroner appointed under [section 10](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-073#GS10@EN) of the Act in respect of the matters to which they respectively relate.\n> \n> > (2)  The Chief Magistrate may –\n> > \n> > > > (a) determine that a coroner appointed under [section 10](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-073#GS10@EN) of the Act is to be paid an expense or allowance greater than the relevant expense or allowance specified in [Part 3](#JS1@HS3@EN) of [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) ; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) determine the amount of the expense or allowance to be so paid to such a coroner.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 1 - Fees, Expenses an","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 1 - Fees, Expenses and Allowances","content":"# SCHEDULE 1 - Fees, Expenses an SCHEDULE 1 - Fees, Expenses and Allowances\n\n[Regulations 4](#GS4@EN) , [5](#GS5@EN) and [6](#GS6@EN)","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Fees","content":"# Part 1 Fees\n\n|  |  | Fee units |\n| 1. | Copy of coroner's findings | 1 (per page) |\n| 2. | Copy of post-mortem report | 1 (per page) |\n| 3. | Copy of any other document relating to an investigation | 1 (per page) |\n| 4. | Copy of transcript where transcript not required by direction of the court | 2 (per page) |\n| 5. | Copy of transcript where transcript required by direction of the court | 1 (per page) |\n| 6. | Copy of audio recording of proceedings | 20 |","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Expenses and allowances payable to witnesses","content":"# Part 2 Expenses and allowances payable to witnesses\n\n|  |  | $ |\n| 1. | Professional or expert witness – |  |\n|  | (a) 4 hours or less | 79.50 |\n|  | (b) more than 4 hours | 79.50 + 20.60 for each additional hour or part of an hour |\n|  | (c) maximum payable per day (exclusive of any other expenses or allowances payable) | 158.80 |\n|  | (d) travelling expenses – |  |\n|  | (i) in own motor vehicle | 0.23 (per kilometre) |\n|  | (ii) otherwise | Actual expenses incurred |\n| 2. | Other witnesses, if employed – |  |\n|  | (a) per day or part of day | 60.00 |\n|  | (b) travelling – |  |\n|  | (i) in own motor vehicle | 0.23 (per kilometre) |\n|  | (ii) otherwise | Actual expenses incurred |\n| 3. | Meal and accommodation allowances | As set by the Tasmanian State Service Award |","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Expenses and allowances payable to certain coroners","content":"# Part 3 Expenses and allowances payable to certain coroners\n\n|  |  | $ |\n| 1. | For being engaged in, or in connection with, the holding of an inquest – |  |\n|  | (a) 2 hours or less | 36.00 |\n|  | (b) more than 2 hours | 36.00 + 18.00 for each additional hour or part of an hour |\n| 2. | For conducting an investigation to determine whether an inquest should be held, when no inquest is in fact held by the coroner conducting the investigation | 20.00 |\n| 3. | For travelling in connection with an investigation – |  |\n|  | (a) in own motor vehicle | 0.23 (per kilometre) |\n|  | (b) otherwise | Actual expenses incurred |\n| 4. | For meals and accommodation when duties require the coroner to be away from home overnight | The lessor of the following: |\n|  |  | (a) actual expenses incurred; or |\n|  |  | (b) the meal and accommodation allowance as set by the Tasmanian State Service Award |\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 22 June 2016\n\nThese regulations are administered in the Department of Justice.","sortOrder":9}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains tightly focused on its original purpose of setting fees, expenses and allowances for coronial proceedings. The scope has not expanded beyond this administrative function."},"complexity_factors":["Only 6 defined terms in the interpretation section","Straightforward fee schedules in tabular format with minimal conditional logic","Simple cross-references to external legislation (Coroners Act 1995, Magistrates Court Act 1987, etc.) for definitions only","Limited discretionary powers confined to subregulations (2) in regulations 5 and 6","No nested exceptions or complex conditional structures","Short length (approximately 2 pages of substantive content)","Clear structure: interpretation, general provisions, three-part schedule"],"plain_english_summary":"This legislation sets out the fees, expenses, and allowances payable in connection with coronial proceedings in Tasmania.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Fees for documents**: It establishes charges for copies of coronial documents, including findings, post-mortem reports, transcripts, and audio recordings of proceedings.\n- **Witness payments**: It specifies how much witnesses get paid for attending inquests, including professional/expert witnesses and ordinary employed witnesses. This covers daily fees, hourly rates for longer attendances, and travel expenses.\n- **Coroner payments**: It sets fees for coroners appointed under section 10 of the Coroners Act 1995 (these are typically part-time or sessional coroners, not the full-time Chief Magistrate or Deputy Chief Magistrate). This includes fees for holding inquests, conducting investigations, and travel expenses.\n- **Discretionary increases**: The Chief Magistrate has power to approve higher payments for professional/expert witnesses and section 10 coroners if the standard rates are insufficient.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Members of the public requesting copies of coronial documents\n- Witnesses attending inquests (both expert witnesses and ordinary witnesses)\n- Part-time coroners appointed under section 10 of the Coroners Act\n- The Chief Magistrate, who has discretion to approve higher payments\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis ensures transparency and fairness in how people are compensated for participating in the coronial system. It prevents arbitrary charging for documents and ensures witnesses and part-time judicial officers are fairly paid for their time and expenses. The rates are generally modest (e.g., $79.50 for up to 4 hours for expert witnesses) and are benchmarked against the Tasmanian State Service Award for meal and accommodation allowances."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"These regulations do not change who falls within the Coroners Act or expand statutory powers; they set monetary rates and reimbursement rules for services and people already covered by the Act (Regs 4–6; Schedule 1). They also permit the Chief Magistrate limited discretion to increase specified payments (Regs 5(2), 6(2)). Administration is assigned to the Department of Justice (instrument footer). No provision in the text broadens or narrows the Act's substantive scope."},"complexity_factors":["Schedules set mixed units and caps (per page, per hour, per kilometre, daily maxima) requiring arithmetic rules to apply correctly (Schedule 1 Parts 1–3).","Some fees are expressed in 'fee units' (Schedule 1 Part 1) rather than dollars, requiring a cross-reference to the value of a fee unit.","Several entries require cross-referencing external instruments for definitions or rates (Reg 3 references the Coroners Act 1995, Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999, GST Act 1999, and the Tasmanian State Service Award).","GST treatment is specified (Reg 4(b): fees are GST-inclusive), so accounting must handle tax-inclusive reporting.","Chief Magistrate discretion to increase payments for professional/expert witnesses and certain coroners creates unpredictability and an approval step (Regs 5(2), 6(2)).","Travel reimbursements sometimes use fixed per-kilometre rates and sometimes 'actual expenses incurred', increasing verification and recordkeeping burden (Schedule 1 Parts 2 & 3).","Meal and accommodation alignments reference the Tasmanian State Service Award, so administrators must consult that award for applicable amounts (Schedule 1 Parts 2 & 3).","Different transcript fees depending on whether the transcript was court-ordered adds conditional complexity (Schedule 1 Part 1 items 4–5).","Administration and payment responsibility implied by the instrument being administered in the Department of Justice introduces an inter-agency operational requirement (instrument footer)."],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations set the exact fees, travel reimbursements and daily allowances for coronial matters: document copies, transcripts, audio copies, witness fees (including professional/expert rates) and certain coroners’ time and travel. They fix per-page, per-hour and per-kilometre rates, state that listed fees are GST-inclusive, and give the Chief Magistrate limited power to increase some payments (regs 4–6; Schedule 1). They apply to witnesses, coroners appointed under section 10 of the Coroners Act and the agencies that administer payments."},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available information, the regulation appears to have remained consistent with its original intent since commencement in June 2016. No significant amendments are indicated in the provided text that would suggest a shift in scope."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow and specific subject matter (fees and allowances only)","Limited substantive content is visible in the provided text — the actual fee schedules and tables are not shown, which would contain the most technical detail","Typical subordinate legislation (a regulation made under a parent Act), which adds a layer of legal hierarchy to understand","Tasmanian jurisdiction only — no cross-jurisdictional complexity"],"plain_english_summary":"The regulation sets the fees, expenses and allowances payable in Tasmania’s coronial system — covering payments to witnesses, experts and others who give evidence or assist in death (and related) investigations. It affects people called to participate and the agencies that administer coronial matters, determining when and how participants are reimbursed."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/coroners-fees-expenses-and-allowances-regulations-2016","history":"/api/acts/coroners-fees-expenses-and-allowances-regulations-2016/history","analysis":"/api/acts/coroners-fees-expenses-and-allowances-regulations-2016/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/coroners-fees-expenses-and-allowances-regulations-2016/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/coroners-fees-expenses-and-allowances-regulations-2016/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/coroners-fees-expenses-and-allowances-regulations-2016/documents"}}