VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC MEDICINE ACT 1985
No. 10257 of 1985
Version incorporating amendments as at 1 July 2010
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Section Page
PART 1-PRELIMINARY
1. Purpose
2. Commencement
3. Definitions
4, 5. Repealed
PARTS 2-7-Repealed
6-59B. Repealed
PART 8-MISCELLANEOUS
60-62A. Repealed
63. Regulations
PART 9-VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC MEDICINE
64. Establishment and objects of the Institute
65. The Institute to be a body corporate
66. Functions of the Institute
66A. Powers of the Institute
67. The Council
68. Director
69. Members of the Council
70. Procedure of the Council
71. Officers of the Institute
71A. Staff
72. Director may act as consultant
73. Director's duties relating to autopsies and other examinations
74. Change in Institute's name
75. Validation of past conduct of the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
PART 10-Repealed
76-93. Repealed
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ENDNOTES
1. General Information
2. Table of Amendments
3. Explanatory Details
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Purpose
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1. Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to-
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(d) establish the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Commencement
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2. Commencement
This Act comes into operation on a day or days to be proclaimed.
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Definitions
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3. Definitions
(1) In this Act-
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autopsy has the same meaning as in section 3(1) of the Coroners Act 2008;
child means a person under 18 years of age;
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corresponding law means a law relating to the donation of human tissue for transplantation or for use for other therapeutic purposes or for medical or scientific purposes that-
(a) substantially corresponds to the Human Tissue Act 1982; or
(b) is prescribed for the purposes of this definition;
Council means the Council of the Institute;
death includes suspected death;
Director means the Director of the Institute and includes a person appointed to act as Director;
doctor means a person who is registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law to practise in the medical profession (other than as a student);
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government body means-
(a) a department within the meaning of the Public Administration Act 2004 or an office specified in section 16(1) of that Act;
(b) a public statutory authority; or
(c) a State owned enterprise within the meaning of the State Owned Enterprises Act 1992; or
(d) a corporation which is substantially owned or effectively controlled by the state; or
(e) any other body whether incorporated or not incorporated which is supported directly or indirectly by government funds;
identification procedure has the same meaning as in section 3(1) of the Coroners Act 2008;
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Institute means the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine;
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parent has the same meaning as in section 3(1) of the Coroners Act 2008;
pathologist has the same meaning as in section 3(1) of the Coroners Act 2008;
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preliminary examination has the same meaning as in section 3(1) of the Coroners Act 2008;
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public statutory authority means any public body constituted or established for a public purpose by or under an Act;
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reviewable death has the same meaning as in section 5 of the Coroners Act 2008;
sibling has the same meaning as in section 3(1) of the Coroners Act 2008;
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tissue has the same meaning as in the Human Tissue Act 1982;
transplantation has the same meaning as in section 3(2) of the Human Tissue Act 1982.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Regulations
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63. Regulations
The Governor in Council may make regulations for or with respect to prescribing forms for the purposes of this Act and prescribing any other matter or thing required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed or necessary to be prescribed to give effect to this Act.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Establishment and objects of the Institute
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64. Establishment and objects of the Institute
(1) The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine is established.
(2) The objects of the Institute are as follows-
(a) to provide, promote and assist in the provision of forensic pathology and related services in Victoria and, as far as practicable, oversee and co-ordinate those services in Victoria;
(b) to promote, provide and assist in the post-graduate instruction and training of trainee specialist pathologists in the field of forensic pathology in Victoria;
(c) to promote, provide and assist in the post-graduate instruction and training of persons qualified in biological sciences in the field of toxicological and forensic science in Victoria;
(d) to provide training facilities for doctors, medical undergraduates and such other persons as may be considered appropriate by the Council to assist in the proper functioning of the Institute;
(e) to conduct research in the fields of forensic pathology, forensic science, clinical forensic medicine and associated fields as approved by the Council;
(f) to provide, promote and assist in the provision of clinical forensic medicine and related services to the police force of Victoria and government bodies;
(g) to promote, provide and assist in under-graduate and post-graduate instruction in the field of clinical forensic medicine in Victoria;
(h) to promote, provide and assist in the teaching of and training in clinical forensic medicine within medical, legal, general health and other education programs;
(ha) to contribute to reducing the number of preventable deaths and to promote public health and safety and the administration of justice;
(i) to provide tissue banking facilities and services referred to in section 66(4).
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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The Institute to be a body corporate
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65. The Institute to be a body corporate
(1) The Institute-
(a) is a body corporate with perpetual succession; and
(b) has a seal; and
(c) may acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property; and
(d) may sue and be sued in its own name; and
(e) may seek and accept funds from the University of Melbourne, Monash University or any other person for the purposes of carrying out the objects of the Institute.
(2) All courts, judges and persons acting judicially are to take judicial notice of the seal of the Institute.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Functions of the Institute
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66. Functions of the Institute
(1) The functions of the Institute are as follows-
(a) to provide facilities and staff for the conduct of examinations in relation to deaths investigated under the Coroners Act 2008;
(b) to conduct chemical, microscopic, serological, toxicological and other examinations of tissue and fluids taken from deceased persons coming under the jurisdiction of coroners in Victoria;
(c) to identify by radiological or odontological examination or other means the remains of deceased persons whose deaths are being investigated under the Coroners Act 2008;
(d) to conduct other appropriate investigations or examinations in relation to the cause of death of any person;
(e) to properly document and record findings and results of investigations and examinations;
(f) to provide reports to coroners about the medical causes of deaths and the findings and results of investigations and examinations.
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(2) The Institute also has a function to ensure the provision of clinical forensic medical services to the police force of Victoria and government bodies in accordance with agreements for services between those bodies and the Institute.
(3) The Institute also has a function to investigate, assess and instigate appropriate responses in respect of-
(a) the health or safety of a living sibling of a deceased child; and
(b) the health of a parent of a deceased child-
where the death of that child constitutes a reviewable death.
(3A) The Institute's function under subsection (3) is not ongoing after the Institute has completed its investigation and assessment and instigated appropriate responses in accordance with that subsection.
(4) The Institute also has the following functions-
(a) to receive tissue taken in accordance with the Human Tissue Act 1982 (whether under Part X of that Act or otherwise) from living persons in Victoria and to process, store and supply the tissue for transplantation to living persons in Victoria or elsewhere or for use, in Victoria or elsewhere, for other therapeutic purposes or for medical or scientific purposes;
(b) to remove tissue, or receive tissue taken, in accordance with the Human Tissue Act 1982 from deceased persons in Victoria (whether or not a coroner has jurisdiction to investigate the deaths) and to process, store and supply the tissue for transplantation to living persons in Victoria or elsewhere or for use, in Victoria or elsewhere, for other therapeutic purposes or for medical or scientific purposes;
(c) to remove tissue, or receive tissue taken, in accordance with a corresponding law of another State or a Territory and to process, store and supply the tissue for transplantation to living persons in Victoria or elsewhere or for use, in Victoria or elsewhere, for other therapeutic purposes or for medical or scientific purposes;
(d) to receive tissue taken in accordance with a corresponding law of a country other than Australia and to process, store and supply the tissue for transplantation to living persons in Victoria or elsewhere or for use, in Victoria or elsewhere, for other therapeutic purposes or for medical or scientific purposes.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Powers of the Institute
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66A. Powers of the Institute
(1) The Institute may do all things necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, or as incidental to, the performance of its objects and functions.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Institute has power to-
(a) enter into agreements for services provided by the Institute;
(b) impose fees and charges for the provision of services.
(3) Without limiting subsection (1), the Institute has power in respect of the functions specified in section 66(1) to-
(a) collect, use and disclose personal information and health information;
(b) advise the State Coroner as to whether a reviewable death requires further investigation.
(4) Without limiting subsection (1), the Institute has power in respect of the function specified in section 66(3) to-
(a) collect, use and disclose personal information and health information;
(b) advise the State Coroner as to whether a reviewable death requires further investigation;
(c) consult the family and other persons, including a health service provider, to assess the family's need for health and support services;
(d) refer the family to health and support services;
(e) assess whether a report under section 183 of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 should be made in relation to any living siblings of the deceased child;
(f) make a report under section 183 of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 in relation to any living siblings of the deceased child;
(g) advise the State Coroner that the Institute has made a report under section 183 of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 in relation to any living siblings of the deceased child.
(5) Despite any other Act or law, a person to whom a request is made under subsection (3) or (4) is authorised by this section to provide the information requested by the Institute.
(6) In this section-
health information has the same meaning as in section 3(1) of the Health Records Act 2001;
health service provider has the same meaning as in section 3(1) of the Health Records Act 2001;
personal information has the same meaning as in section 3 of the Information Privacy Act 2000.
Example
The Institute may exchange personal information or health information with persons such as the family's general practitioner or the maternal and child health nurse.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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The Council1
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67. The Council1
(1) The governing body of the Institute is the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Council.
(2) The Council consists of-
(a) the State Coroner; and
(b) the Director of the Institute; and
(c) a nominee of the Council of the University of Melbourne; and
(d) a nominee of the Council of Monash University; and
(e) a nominee of the Minister for the time being administering the Health Services Act 1988; and
(f) a nominee of the Minister for the time being administering the Police Regulation Act 1958; and
(g) a nominee of the Chief Justice; and
(h) two nominees of the Attorney-General, at least one of whom is to be a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia; and
(i) a nominee of the Chief Commissioner of Police; and
(j) a nominee of the Minister for the time being administering Part II of the Community Services Act 1970; and
(k) a nominee of the Minister for the time being responsible for women's affairs in Victoria.
(3) The Attorney-General must appoint one of the members as Chairperson.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Director
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68. Director
(1) The person who holds the Chair of Forensic Medicine at Monash University is the Director of the Institute.
(2) If no-one holds the Chair, the Governor in Council may appoint a person to act as Director on the terms and conditions in the instrument of appointment.
(3) The Director must carry out the objects of the Institute under the direction of the Council.
(4) An Acting Director may be re-appointed.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Members of the Council
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69. Members of the Council
(1) The members of the Council, other than the Director and the State Coroner, are to be appointed by the Governor in Council on the terms and conditions in the instrument of appointment.
(2) A member, other than the Director or the State Coroner, holds office for three years or for the shorter period stated in the instrument of appointment.
(3) The Public Administration Act 2004 (other than Part 5 or except in accordance with Part 7 of that Act) does not apply to a member in respect of the office of member.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Procedure of the Council
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70. Procedure of the Council
(1) The Chairperson has a deliberative vote and, in the case of a tie, has a second or casting vote.
(2) The Council may regulate its own proceedings.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Officers of the Institute
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71. Officers of the Institute
(1) The Institute may employ any person it considers necessary to carry out the objects of the Institute.
(2) For the purpose of long service leave, an employee of the Institute who, immediately before appointment, was an employee under Part 3 of the Public Administration Act 2004 must, subject to that Act, be taken to continue to be an employee under that Act while an employee of the Institute.
(3) An employee of the Institute who, immediately before appointment, was an officer within the meaning of the State Superannuation Act 1988 continues, subject to that Act, to be such an officer while an employee of the Institute.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Staff
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71A. Staff
There may be employed under Part 3 of the Public Administration Act 2004 any employees that are necessary to assist the Institute in the performance of its functions under this Act.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Director may act as consultant
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72. Director may act as consultant
With consent of the Council, the Director may act as a consultant in relation to any matter which has not been investigated and which a coroner is unlikely to investigate.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Director's duties relating to autopsies and other examinations
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73. Director's duties relating to autopsies and other examinations
(1) If a body has been provided to the Institute and the Institute is authorised to perform a preliminary examination, the Director must-
(a) ensure that a preliminary examination is performed; and
(b) report the results of the preliminary examination to the coroner; and
(c) keep a record of the preliminary examination.
(2) If a coroner has directed the Institute to perform an identification procedure, the Director must-
(a) ensure that an identification procedure is performed; and
(b) report the results of the identification procedure to the coroner; and
(c) keep a record of the identification procedure.
(3) If a coroner directs the Institute to perform an autopsy under section 25 of the Coroners Act 2008, or the Supreme Court directs the Institute to perform an autopsy under section 88 of the Coroners Act 2008, the Director must-
(a) ensure that an autopsy is performed; and
(b) report the results of the autopsy to the coroner; and
(c) keep a record of the autopsy.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Change in Institute's name
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74. Change in Institute's name
(1) On and from the commencement of this section-
(a) the name of the Victorian Institute of Forensic Pathology is to be the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine;
(b) in an Act, a subordinate instrument within the meaning of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 or any document whatever a reference to the Institute by its old name is, in relation to any period occurring on or after that date of commencement, and unless inconsistent with the context or subject matter, to be deemed to be a reference to the Institute by its new name.
(2) The Institute continues to be the same body after as before its change of name and no act, matter or thing is affected by that change.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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Validation of past conduct of the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
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75. Validation of past conduct of the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
(1) Anything done or purported to be done under this Act by the Institute before the commencement of section 17 of the Coroners (Amendment) Act 1999, that would have been validly done had section 16 of the Coroners (Amendment) Act 1999 been in operation at the time at which the thing was done or purported to have been done has, and is deemed always to have had, the same force and effect as it would have had if that section had been in operation at the time at which the thing was done or purported to have been done.
(2) Anything done or purported to be done under this Act before the commencement of section 7 of the Coroners and Human Tissue Acts (Amendment) Act 2006, that would have been validly done had that Act been in operation at the time at which the thing was done or purported to have been done has, and is deemed always to have had, the same force and effect as it would have had if the Coroners and Human Tissue Acts (Amendment) Act 2006 had been in operation at the time at which the thing was done or purported to have been done.
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1. General Information
Minister's second reading speech-
Legislative Council: 23 October 1985
Legislative Assembly: 21 November 1985
The long title for the Bill for this Act was "A Bill to establish the office of State Coroner, to amend the law relating to coroners, to establish the Victorian Institute of Forensic Pathology, to repeal the Coroners Act 1958 and for other purposes.". (Legislative Council) and "A Bill to establish the office of State Coroner, to amend the law relating to coroners, to repeal the Coroners Act 1958 and for other purposes.". (Legislative Assembly).
The Coroners Act 1985 was assented to on 10 December 1985 and came into operation as follows:
Sections 1-3, Part 9 (sections 64-74) on 12 February 1986: Government Gazette 12 February 1986 page 382; rest of Act on 1 June 1986: Government Gazette 30 April 1986 page 1115.
The title of this Act was changed from the Coroners Act 1985 to the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine 1985 by section 120 of the Coroners Act 2008, No. 77/2008.
2. Table of Amendments
This Version incorporates amendments made to the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985 by Acts and subordinate instruments.
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Courts Amendment Act 1986, No. 16/1986
Assent Date:
22.4.86
Commencement Date:
S. 30(Sch.) on 1.7.86: Government Gazette 25.6.86 p. 2180
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Crimes (Proceedings) Act 1986, No. 102/1986
Assent Date:
16.12.86
Commencement Date:
1.4.87: Government Gazette 11.3.87 p. 539
Current State:
All of Act in operation
Coal Mines (Amendment) Act 1987, No. 6/1987
Assent Date:
28.4.87
Commencement Date:
11.5.87: Government Gazette 6.5.87 p. 1004
Current State:
All of Act in operation
Equal Opportunity (Amendment) Act 1987, No. 46/1987
Assent Date:
25.8.87
Commencement Date:
1.12.87: Government Gazette 21.10.87 p. 2777
Current State:
All of Act in operation
Health Services Act 1988, No. 49/1988
Assent Date:
24.5.88
Commencement Date:
S. 200 on 1.7.88: Government Gazette 29.6.88 p. 1896
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
State Superannuation Act 1988, No. 50/1988
Assent Date:
24.5.88
Commencement Date:
S. 93(2)(Sch. 2 Part 2 item 6) on 1.7.88: Government Gazette 1.6.88 p. 1487
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Magistrates' Court (Consequential Amendments) Act 1989, No. 57/1989
Assent Date:
14.6.89
Commencement Date:
S. 4(1)(a)-(e)(2) on 1.9.89: Government Gazette 30.8.89 p. 2210; rest of Act on 1.9.90: Government Gazette 25.7.90 p. 2217
Current State:
All of Act in operation
Mineral Resources Development Act 1990, No. 92/1990
Assent Date:
18.12.90
Commencement Date:
S. 128(Sch. 1 item 2) on 6.11.91: Government Gazette 30.10.91 p. 2970
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Medical Practice Act 1994, No. 23/1994
Assent Date:
17.5.94
Commencement Date:
S. 118(Sch. 1 items 13.1, 13.2) on 1.7.94: Government Gazette 23.6.94 p. 1672
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Financial Management (Consequential Amendments) Act 1994, No. 31/1994
Assent Date:
31.5.94
Commencement Date:
S. 4(Sch. 2 item 17) on 1.1.95: Government Gazette 28.7.94 p. 2055
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Judicial Remuneration Tribunal Act 1995, No. 22/1995
Assent Date:
16.5.95
Commencement Date:
S. 28 on 28.9.95: Government Gazette 28.9.95 p. 2731
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Coroners (Amendment) Act 1995, No. 25/1995
Assent Date:
30.5.95
Commencement Date:
Ss 1, 2 on 30.5.95: s. 2(1); s. 13(b) on 10.12.85: s. 2(2); ss 4, 5 on 1.10.95; rest of Act on 21.9.95: Government Gazette 21.9.95 p. 2552
Current State:
All of Act in operation
Mental Health (Amendment) Act 1995, No. 98/1995
Assent Date:
5.12.95
Commencement Date:
S. 65(Sch. 1 item 2) on 1.7.96: Government Gazette 27.6.96 p. 1593
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Legal Practice Act 1996, No. 35/1996
Assent Date:
6.11.96
Commencement Date:
S. 453(Sch. 1 item 13) on 1.1.97: s. 2(3)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996, No. 43/1996
Assent Date:
26.11.96
Commencement Date:
S. 65(Sch. items 5.1-5.3) on 2.10.97: Government Gazette 2.10.97 p. 2731
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Corrections (Amendment) Act 1996, No. 45/1996
Assent Date:
26.11.96
Commencement Date:
S. 18(Sch. 2 item 4) on 6.2.97: Government Gazette 6.2.97 p. 257
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Courts and Tribunals (General Amendment) Act 1996, No. 64/1996
Assent Date:
17.12.96
Commencement Date:
Pt 4 (ss 11, 12) on 17.12.96: s. 2(1)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Public Sector Reform (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 1998, No. 46/1998
Assent Date:
26.5.98
Commencement Date:
S. 7(Sch. 1) on 1.7.98: s. 2(2)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Coroners (Amendment) Act 1999, No. 7/1999
Assent Date:
11.5.99
Commencement Date:
Ss 1-3 on 11.5.99: s. 2(1); rest of Act on 1.7.99: s. 2(2)
Current State:
All of Act in operation
Statute Law Amendment (Relationships) Act 2001, No. 27/2001
Assent Date:
12.6.01
Commencement Date:
S. 6(Sch. 4 item 2) on 23.8.01: Government Gazette 23.8.01 p. 1927
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Corrections (Custody) Act 2001, No. 45/2001
Assent Date:
27.6.01
Commencement Date:
S. 39 on 1.3.02: s. 2(2)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Judicial Remuneration Tribunal (Amendment) Act 2002, No. 4/2002
Assent Date:
3.4.02
Commencement Date:
S. 12(2) on 1.1.02: s. 2(2)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Wrongs and Other Acts (Public Liability Insurance Reform) Act 2002, No. 49/2002
Assent Date:
22.10.02
Commencement Date:
S. 12 on 23.10.02: s. 2(1)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Mental Health (Amendment) Act 2003, No. 76/2003
Assent Date:
21.10.03
Commencement Date:
S. 38 on 22.10.03: s. 2(1)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Death Notification Legislation (Amendment) Act 2004, No. 36/2004
Assent Date:
8.6.04
Commencement Date:
Ss 3-15 on 26.11.04: Special Gazette (No. 246) 26.11.04 p. 1
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Public Administration Act 2004, No. 108/2004
Assent Date:
21.12.04
Commencement Date:
S. 117(1)(Sch. 3 item 44) on 5.4.05: Government Gazette 31.3.05 p. 602
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Legal Profession (Consequential Amendments) Act 2005, No. 18/2005
Assent Date:
24.5.05
Commencement Date:
S. 18(Sch. 1 item 20) on 12.12.05: Government Gazette 1.12.05 p. 2781
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Crimes (Homicide) Act 2005, No. 77/2005
Assent Date:
22.11.05
Commencement Date:
S. 8(2) on 23.11.05: s. 2
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Health Professions Registration Act 2005, No. 97/2005
Assent Date:
7.12.05
Commencement Date:
S. 182(Sch. 4 item 12) on 1.7.07: s. 2(3)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Children, Youth and Families (Consequential and Other Amendments) Act 2006, No. 48/2006
Assent Date:
15.8.06
Commencement Date:
S. 42(Sch. item 7) on 23.4.07: s. 2(3)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Coroners and Human Tissue Acts (Amendment) Act 2006, No. 59/2006
Assent Date:
29.8.06
Commencement Date:
Ss 3-7 on 30.8.06: s. 2(1)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Mineral Resources Development (Sustainable Development) Act 2006, No. 63/2006
Assent Date:
29.8.06
Commencement Date:
S. 61(Sch. item 6) on 30.8.06: s. 2(1)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Statute Law Revision Act 2007, No. 28/2007
Assent Date:
26.6.07
Commencement Date:
S. 3(Sch. item 12) on 27.6.07: s. 2(1)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Magistrates' Court and Coroners Acts Amendment Act 2007, No. 36/2007
Assent Date:
14.8.07
Commencement Date:
S. 9 on 15.8.07: s. 2
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Crimes Amendment (Child Homicide) Act 2008, No. 7/2008
Assent Date:
18.3.08
Commencement Date:
S. 7(2) on 19.3.08: s. 2
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Relationships Act 2008, No. 12/2008
Assent Date:
15.4.08
Commencement Date:
S. 73(1)(Sch. 1 item 11) on 1.12.08: s. 2(2)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Coroners Act 2008, No. 77/2008
Assent Date:
11.12.08
Commencement Date:
Ss 120-127 on 1.11.09: s. 2
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
Statute Law Amendment (National Health Practitioner Regulation) Act 2010, No. 13/2010
Assent Date:
30.3.10
Commencement Date:
S. 51(Sch. item 59) on 1.7.10: s. 2(2)
Current State:
This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
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3. Explanatory Details
1 S. 67: Section 7(2) of Coroners (Amendment) Act 1995, No. 25/1995 reads as follows:
7. Council of the Institute
(2) Despite the reconstitution and change of name of the Council, the Council is deemed to be the same body after as before the commencement of this section and no act, matter or thing is affected by those changes.
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985
No. 10257 of 1985