Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

COURTS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2015 (NO. 10 OF 2015) - SECT 19

Section 18 (1)

substitute

    (1)     A coroner must hold an inquiry into the cause and origin of a fire that has destroyed or damaged property if asked to do so by the Attorney-General.

    (1A)     A coroner may (at the request of the owner or occupier of destroyed or damaged property or on the coroner's own initiative) hold an inquiry into the cause and origin of a fire if the coroner considers that an inquiry should be held.