{"id":"nsw:sl-2021-0211","name":"Coroners Regulation 2021","slug":"coroners-regulation-2021","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"211 of 2021","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":176321,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:sl-2021-0211-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Regulation","content":"#### 1 Name of Regulation\n\n1 Name of Regulation\n\n> This Regulation is the [Coroners Regulation 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0211).","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> This Regulation commences on the day on which it is published on the NSW legislation website.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> This Regulation repeals and replaces the [Coroners Regulation 2010](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2010-0389), which would otherwise be repealed on 1 September 2021 by the [Subordinate Legislation Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-146), section 10(2).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition","content":"#### 3 Definition\n\n3 Definition\n\n> In this Regulation—\n> \n> the Act means the [Coroners Act 2009](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2009-041).\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The Act and the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Regulation.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Guidelines about reporting fires and explosions","content":"#### 4 Guidelines about reporting fires and explosions\n\n4 Guidelines about reporting fires and explosions\n\n> For the purposes of exercising the function specified in the Act, section 10(1)(b), the State Coroner may issue guidelines about the reporting of fires and explosions.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"4A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of “specialist disability accommodation”—the Act, s24(3)","content":"#### 4A Meaning of “specialist disability accommodation”—the Act, s24(3)\n\n4A Meaning of “specialist disability accommodation”—the Act, s24(3)\n\n> > (1) For the Act, section 24(3), definition of specialist disability accommodation, paragraph (b), premises are prescribed to be specialist disability accommodation if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the premises are residential, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the premises are under the control, direction or management of a registered NDIS provider, within the meaning of the [National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the registered NDIS provider provides supported independent living at the premises.\n> \n> > (2) For the Act, section 24(3), definition of specialist disability accommodation, paragraph (c), nursing homes are prescribed not to be specialist disability accommodation.\n> \n> > (3) In this clause—\n> > \n> > nursing home means a facility at which residential care within the meaning of the [Aged Care Act 1997](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth is provided.\n> > \n> > supported independent living has the same meaning as in the [National Disability Insurance Scheme (Specialist Disability Accommodation Conditions) Rule 2018](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth.\n> \n> **cl 4A:** Ins 2022 No 35, Sch 2.4.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees payable to odontologists","content":"#### 5 Fees payable to odontologists\n\n5 Fees payable to odontologists\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of the Act, section 93(2), the prescribed fees payable to an odontologist are—\n> > \n> > > (a) the rate payable to the odontologist for performing a service, as specified in Schedule 1, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the amount of GST payable for the service, being no greater than 10% of the rate payable.\n> \n> > (2) In this clause—\n> > \n> > GST has the same meaning as in the [A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Domestic Violence Death Review Team","content":"#### 6 Domestic Violence Death Review Team\n\n6 Domestic Violence Death Review Team\n\n> For the purposes of the Act, section 101E(3A), in appointing representatives of an organisation to the Domestic Violence Death Review Team, the Minister must be satisfied that the members of the Team will have, between them, qualifications, experience or expertise in each of the following areas—\n> \n> > (a) child protection,\n> \n> > (b) corrective services,\n> \n> > (c) drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation,\n> \n> > (d) housing,\n> \n> > (e) Indigenous affairs,\n> \n> > (f) juvenile justice,\n> \n> > (g) mental health,\n> \n> > (h) the advancement of women.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal and savings","content":"#### 7 Repeal and savings\n\n7 Repeal and savings\n\n> > (1) The [Coroners Regulation 2010](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2010-0389) is repealed.\n> \n> > (2) Any act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the [Coroners Regulation 2010](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2010-0389), had effect under that Regulation continues to have effect under this Regulation.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Rates payable to odontologists","content":"# Schedule 1 Rates payable to odontologists\n\nSchedule 1 Rates payable to odontologists\n\nClause 5\n\n|  | Service | Rate payable $ |\n| 1 | Carrying out, and preparing a report on, a dental examination of a dead person by an odontologist | 600.00 |\n| 2 | Travelling to and from, and attending and giving evidence at, an inquest in relation to an examination referred to in item 1— |  |\n|  | (a) for the first 2 hours or part of 2 hours | 177.90 |\n|  | (b) for each subsequent half hour or part of a half hour | 26.80 |\n|  | (c) the maximum amount payable per day under paragraphs (a) and (b) | 547.40 |\n| 3 | Travelling by private motor vehicle to carry out an examination referred to in item 1 or to give evidence at an inquest in relation to the examination—per kilometre | 0.97 |","sortOrder":8}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard remaking of subordinate legislation. The regulation maintains the same limited operational scope as its 2010 predecessor — setting fees, prescribing definitions for reporting purposes, and establishing administrative requirements. The addition of clause 4A (specialist disability accommodation) in 2022 reflects a targeted update to align with the NDIS framework rather than scope creep."},"complexity_factors":["Only 7 substantive clauses plus a short schedule","Minimal cross-referencing — primarily references back to the parent Coroners Act 2009 and a few Commonwealth Acts","Straightforward definitions (only 3 defined terms in the regulation itself: 'the Act', 'GST', 'nursing home', 'supported independent living')","Simple conditional logic in clause 4A (prescribing what is/isn't specialist disability accommodation)","Schedule 1 is a simple fee table with 3 items and clear monetary amounts","No nested exceptions or complex procedural requirements"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets out operational rules for how coroners work in New South Wales. It covers four main things:\n\n**1. Reporting fires and explosions**\n- Gives the State Coroner power to issue guidelines about when and how fires and explosions must be reported to coroners.\n\n**2. Specialist disability accommodation deaths**\n- Defines what counts as \"specialist disability accommodation\" for coronial purposes. This matters because deaths in these settings must be reported to the coroner.\n- Specifically includes: residential premises run by registered NDIS providers that provide \"supported independent living\" (help for people with disabilities to live independently).\n- Specifically excludes: nursing homes (aged care facilities).\n\n**3. Paying forensic dentists (odontologists)**\n- Sets fixed fees for dental experts who help identify dead bodies through dental records.\n- Fees include: $600 per dental examination and report; hourly rates for giving evidence at inquests (up to $547.40 per day); and 97 cents per kilometre for travel.\n- These experts can also charge GST on top.\n\n**4. Domestic Violence Death Review Team**\n- Requires the Minister to ensure the team includes experts from eight specific areas: child protection, prisons (corrective services), drug and alcohol services, housing, Indigenous affairs, youth justice, mental health, and women's advancement.\n\nThe regulation also repeals the old 2010 version and ensures anything valid under the old rules remains valid under the new ones."},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available metadata, there is no evidence of scope change from the original intent. The regulation was made in May 2021 and received only one amendment effective 1 July 2022. It appears to have remained focused on its original purpose of supporting coronial processes in NSW."},"complexity_factors":["Only metadata and status information is available — the substantive content of the regulation is not included in the provided text, making full analysis impossible","The regulation itself is subordinate legislation (a regulation under an Act), which adds a layer of legal hierarchy to understand","References to multiple parent instruments (Coroners Act, Subordinate Legislation Act 1989, Interpretation Act 1987) require cross-referencing to fully understand","Staged repeal mechanism adds a procedural nuance not immediately obvious to laypeople"],"plain_english_summary":"This NSW regulation implements the detailed procedures, forms and administrative rules that support the Coroners Act, governing how unexpected, violent or unexplained deaths and fires are reported, investigated and heard. It affects bereaved families, medical staff, police, coroners and others involved in inquests. It matters because it keeps coronial processes running smoothly and enables findings that can drive safety and public‑health reforms. Note: it is due to sunset on 1 September 2026."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Regulation expressly repeals and replaces the Coroners Regulation 2010 (cls 2, 7). It redefines coverage by prescribing \"specialist disability accommodation\" (cl 4A), introduces a specific fee regime for odontologists (cl 5; Sch 1), formalises guideline-making by the State Coroner (cl 4), and specifies required expertise for Domestic Violence Death Review Team appointments (cl 6). Clause 7(2) preserves existing acts, but the replacement alters regulatory detail and administrative requirements."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple cross-references to Commonwealth statutes (NDIS Act, Aged Care Act, GST Act) requiring external interpretation","New defined term rules for \"specialist disability accommodation\" that depend on NDIS rules (cl 4A)","Financial schedule prescribing time-based and per-kilometre rates for odontologists (cl 5; Sch 1)","Discretionary powers and appointment tests (State Coroner issuing guidelines; Minister satisfaction requirements) introduce administrative judgment (cls 4, 6)","Repeal and savings clause preserves prior effects while replacing the instrument, creating transitional interpretation needs (cl 7)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Regulation replaces the 2010 Coroners Regulation and sets operational rules for coronial functions in NSW. It prescribes what counts as “specialist disability accommodation” (cl 4A), lets the State Coroner issue guidelines about reporting fires and explosions (cl 4), fixes prescribed odontologist fees and travel rates (cl 5; Sch 1), and requires specific expertise when the Minister appoints representatives to the Domestic Violence Death Review Team (cl 6).\n\nMechanically, it names who decides (State Coroner; Minister), who is affected (registered NDIS providers, odontologists, organisations appointing members) and creates costs and incentives (prescribed fees, changed coverage of premises) that affect compliance and administrative burden (cls 4A, 5, 6)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/coroners-regulation-2021","history":"/api/acts/coroners-regulation-2021/history","analysis":"/api/acts/coroners-regulation-2021/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/coroners-regulation-2021/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/coroners-regulation-2021/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/coroners-regulation-2021/documents"}}