Deceased
Benjamin Laurence Marshall
Demographics
male
Date of death
2019-10
Finding date
2024-03-22
Cause of death
suicide
AI-generated summary
Benjamin Laurence Marshall, a former Royal Australian Navy sailor, died by apparent suicide in October 2019. This coronial ruling addresses the scope of the inquest rather than final findings. The coroner examined whether his military service, discharge process, mental health care by the ADF, and transition support were adequate. Key issues included recruitment suitability, retention appropriateness despite mental health impacts, psychiatric conditions leading to medical discharge, and assistance during transition to civilian life. The coroner declined to expand scope to review previous ADF suicide recommendations or examine Tasmanian mental health treatment in detail, considering such expansion a 'roving commission' beyond appropriate coronial jurisdiction. The inquest focuses on ADF-related factors rather than post-discharge civilian care, with refined scope finalised to examine transition assistance from defence organisations and support services.
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