Publications and Public Notices

This section contains information for media professionals.

Media Accreditation

Media accreditation for reporting in Western Australian courts is required. To obtain accreditation please download the application form and email it to the Manager, Media & Public Liaison for the Courts. Please attach to your email a colour photograph for the issue of an identification card.

Before submitting your application, please ensure you have read the below guidelines.

Information for the Media

The Manager Listings routinely advises members of the media on issues relating to Court reporting. This includes suppression orders, and the public release and delivery of inquest findings.

Court media queries should be directed to:

Manager Listings

Email: CoronersListings@justice.wa.gov.au

The Equal Justice Bench Book is intended to provide WA judicial officers with an understanding of the range of values, cultures, lifestyles and life experiences of people from different backgrounds, together with an understanding of the potential difficulties, barriers or inequities people from different backgrounds may face in relation to court proceedings.

It offers practical examples of how to take appropriate account of these differences in court and tribunal proceedings.

This handbook has been produced by Dr Robert Turnbull to assist medical practitioners and medical students to understand the role and function of the coroner and an understanding of the basics of the Coroner's Act 1996. 

It highlights the importance for all practitioners to have a clear understanding of what constitutes a "reportable death" and the responsibilities that are incumbent upon the practitioner to fulfil the requirements of the Act.