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What is a coronial inquest in Australia?
- An immigration tribunal hearing
- A review of a court judgment by a higher court
- A tax investigation by the government
- An investigation by a coroner into the cause of a sudden, unexpected or unexplained death
Why this is the correct answer
A coronial inquest is a formal investigation conducted by a coroner into deaths that were sudden, unexpected, violent or unexplained. Coroners aim to establish the identity of the deceased, the cause and manner of death, and may make recommendations to prevent similar deaths in future.