Parsons v Ryan (State Coroner) [2022] QDC 237

Date: 4 November 2022
Court/Tribunal: District Court of Queensland
Judicial Officer/Tribunal Member: Prskalo A/DCJ
Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) Sections: N/A
Rights Considered: N/A
Other Legislation: Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld) ss 22, 36; Coroners Act 2003 (Qld) ss 3, 8, 10AA, 11, 11A, 27, 28, 30, Sch 2
Keywords: Health, Mental Health, Guardianship; Civil Procedure

This case concerned the application for an order of a reportable death under the Coroners Act 2003. The jurisdiction of the District Court derives from section 11A of the Coroners Act 2003 (Qld), which provides that a person who is dissatisfied with the State Coroner’s decision may apply for an order about whether it is a reportable death. The court did not engage in any substantive discussion regarding the Human Rights Act 2019; however, it was noted that the decision was found to be compatible with and to satisfy any operative provision of the Human Rights Act 2019.

Visit the judgment: Parsons v Ryan (State Coroner) [2022] QDC 237