Mary Jerram

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Mary Jerram
Mary Jerram

In office
7 May 2007 – present
Preceded by John Abernethy

Mary Jerram is the State Coroner of New South Wales. She was appointed by New South Wales Government Attorney-General John Hatzistergos, with the announcement made on 3 May, 2007. Mary Jerram replaced John Abernethy and is the first female State Coroner of New South Wales. Prior to this appointment, Mary Jerram had a career as solicitor and later a magistrate for almost 13 years, being the former Deputy Chief Magistrate of the Local Court of New South Wales. Whilst the Deputy Chief Magistrate, Mary Jerram provided advise with regards to legislative and other proposals of assistance to the New South Wales Government and also education for other magistrates. Mary Jerram will be assisted by Deputy State Coroner Paul MacMahon and started in the position on 7 May, 2007.

The State Coroners Court building on Parramatta Road in Glebe, New South Wales. The Court House at Goulburn, New South Wales where Mary Jerram presided as Magistrate of the Local Court.
Preceded by
John Abernethy
State Coroner of New South Wales
2007 -
Succeeded by
Incumbent