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Coroners Act 1995
43Jurisdiction of coroner to hold inquest into a fire or an explosion
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43 Jurisdiction of coroner to hold inquest into a fire or an explosion
(1) A coroner must hold an inquest into a fire or an explosion if the Attorney-General or the Chief Magistrate directs that an inquest be held.
(2) A coroner who has jurisdiction to investigate a fire or an explosion may hold an inquest if the coroner believes it is desirable.