New procedures for coronial inquests

01/06/2009

New procedures will ensure important recommendations from coronial inquests are followed up promptly as part of a more open and transparent process, NSW Attorney General John Hatzistergos said today. Premier Nathan Rees will this week issue a memorandum to all NSW ministers underscoring their responsibility to respond to coronial recommendations within six months. Under the new guidelines, NSW Government agencies who receive a recommendation from the coroner will be required to advise the Attorney General within six months on whether it will be adopted. Learn more>

**1 June 2009 **