Legislative Council - Fifty-Third Parliament, Second Session (53-2)
2015-05-06 Daily Xml

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Domestic Violence

In reply to the Hon. T.A. FRANKS (18 March 2015).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills, Minister for Science and Information Economy, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Business Services and Consumers): I have been advised:

I can confirm that the death of Ms Kerry Michael in Tasmania in February this year was not reported to the South Australian Coroner. The matter is within the jurisdiction of the Tasmanian Coroner and will remain there for hearing.

The South Australian Coronial Investigation Section may be required to provide access to information and investigation material.

I understand that the Senior Research Officer (Domestic Violence), who works with the Coroner and the Office for Women to research and investigate open and closed deaths related to domestic violence, will make contact with the Coroners Court in Tasmania and offer the assistance required in sourcing records or documents to progress their investigation.