26ADecision by coroner to hold an inquest into a workplace death

26A Decision by coroner to hold an inquest into a workplace death

[Section 26A Inserted by No. 66 of 2005, s. 6, Applied:15 Dec 2005]

(1)  A coroner who decides to hold an inquest pursuant to section 24(1)(ea) must –

(a) record the decision in writing; and

(b) specify the reasons for the decision; and

(c) as soon as practicable after making the decision, notify the senior next of kin of the deceased person, in writing, of the decision, including the reasons for the decision.

(2)  Within 14 days after receiving notice of a decision under subsection (1) , the senior next of kin of the deceased person may, in writing, request the coroner not to hold the inquest.

(3)  If the senior next of kin makes that request, the coroner, despite section 24(1)(ea) , may decline to hold the inquest if he or she is satisfied that it would not be contrary to the public interest or the interests of justice if the inquest were not held.