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Perry confirms TARGA inquest delay

By Thomas Miles

Date posted: August 28, 2024

TARGA CEO Mark Perry has confirmed the delay of the coronial inquest into the tragic deaths of the 2021 and 2022 events.

A four-day hearing was scheduled to take place in Hobart from August 26-29 and make the future of the iconic event clearer.

However, after the hearing was initially delayed by a day after not beginning on Monday, it has been postponed indefinitely due to the coroner’s illness.

The Magistrates Court of Tasmania website has confirmed the inquest has been “adjourned to a later date to be confirmed.”

Perry confirmed to TARGA members of the delay in proceedings and said he is trying to arrange a new date for the inquest to take place.

“This week’s scheduled coronial inquest taking place in Hobart has been delayed due to circumstances beyond our control,” he said in a statement.

“We are currently liaising with the coroner’s court to set new dates for the inquest to be held in the foreseeable future.

“When we have these dates confirmed I will be able to update you further on this and the possible flow on impacts to our planned return of TARGA Tasmania on 28 April 2025.

“In the meantime, I ask that you remain positive about TARGA’s future and continue to advocate for these iconic events.”

Image: ABC pics

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