Inquest to examine apparent suicides of five trans and gender-diverse Victorians in bid to stop further deaths

Victoria’s coroner has released an order confirming she will refer to the five young people, including Bridget Flack, last seen on Lygon St in Carlton, by their chosen names. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

The apparent suicides of five people who were undergoing a gender-affirmation process before they died will be investigated by the Victorian coroner.

The inquest, scheduled for November, will consider the otherwise unrelated deaths together, as the coroner is likely to make recommendations that could help prevent future suicides.