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Submitted on Wed, 2013-07-03 19:16

Dear Sir/Madam,

As a PhD candidate in the School of Law, my research involves homicide - specifically child deaths. The information (apparently) contained within the National Coroners Information System would be of great use to me. Is there any way the University can gain access or do I need to approach the Coroner's Office for individual access?

Many thanks.

Kind regards,
Ruth

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Submitted on Thu, 2013-07-04 15:42.

Dear Ruth

Thank you for your query about how best to access the National Coronial Information System. I have checked with the NCIS directly and they have advised that they grant access to researchers individually rather than to academic institutions as a whole, so you will need to submit an application yourself. You will also need to name your Supervisor and list UQ as the Agency. Because you are studying a PhD the application and access fees will be waived.

More information about the application process is available on this website: http://www.ncis.org.au/how-to-access-data-on-the-ncis/

And if you have any further question, please direct them to Jo Cotsonis Ph: +61 3 9684 4323 or email: ncisapplications@ncis.org.au

Please let me know if I can assist you further with your research needs related to your PhD.

Kind regards
Angela

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