Coronial Inquest into Bridgette “Biddy” Porter’s Death to commence on 16 June 2026

The inquest into the circumstances surrounding the tragic killing of Bridgette “Biddy” Porter will be conducted by the NSW State Coroner, Her Honour Magistrate O’Sullivan from Tuesday 16 June until Thursday 18 June 2026, in response to Advocacy Australia’s request for a coronial inquest on behalf of Biddy’s parents with support from Orange Independent, Philip Donato MP. Clare Collins, Chair of Advocacy Australia said, “It is hoped that through the coronial inquest Biddy’s loved ones will learn what led to Biddy’s horrific killing, and that the knowledge gained through this inquest might help prevent other similar killings.” The request to…

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INQUIRY INTO THE FORENSIC DIVISION OF THE NSW MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW TRIBUNAL ANNOUNCED

TODAY, Advocacy Australia welcomed the announcement by the NSW Government that it would honour the Justice for Biddy Porter E Petition by formally announcing an inquiry into the forensic division of the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal, 597 days after Independent Member for Orange, Philip Donato MP presented the E petition for debate in New South Wales Parliament. As part ofAdvocacy Australia’s Justice for Biddy Porter campaign, thanks to the support of Mr Donato, the Justice for Biddy Porter e-petition called for a coronial inquest into the circumstances surrounding Brigette “Biddy” Porters death and Parliamentary Inquiries including into the Mental…

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