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Coroners Act 1995
40Jurisdiction of coroner to investigate a fire or an explosion
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40 Jurisdiction of coroner to investigate a fire or an explosion
(1) A coroner has jurisdiction to investigate a fire or an explosion if the fire or explosion occurs in the State and the coroner believes it is desirable to conduct an investigation.
(2) A coroner must investigate a fire or an explosion if the Attorney-General or the Chief Magistrate directs that an investigation be held.