40Hearing in public except in certain cases

40 Hearing in public except in certain cases (1) Subject to subsection (2), a hearing must be in public. (2) If a coroner is of the opinion that it is desirable in the public interest or in the interests of justice to do so, the coroner may, by order— (a) direct that a hearing or part of it must take place in private and give directions about the people who may be present; and (b) give directions prohibiting or restricting the publication or disclosure of evidence whether or not a hearing has been held. (3) A person commits an offence if the person engages in conduct that contravenes an order. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units, imprisonment for 1 year or