The cause of every death in Australia must be certified by a medical practitioner. If the cause of death is not clear, the death is reported to the state or territory coroner for investigation.
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Reader in Health Economics, Centre for Health Economics, University of York
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Professor of Health Economics, The University of Melbourne
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Adjunct professor in the School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Housing Research, University of Adelaide
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Professor of Cyber Security Practice, Edith Cowan University
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Associate Professor in Architecture, University of South Australia
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Adjunct Lecturer, Computing and Security, Edith Cowan University
