Albury MP Justin Clancy outlines trauma faced by family of late Tony Iverson in supporting law alteration

Albury MP Justin Clancy told fellow politicians on Tuesday of the anguish endured by Graham Iverson after the sudden death of son Tony on January 11.

"There was a 31-day delay before Tony could be buried - a consequence of increased demand on coronial services at that time," Mr Clancy said.

Mr Clancy was speaking in support of the removal of a requirement that all deaths in NSW, involving those who have not seen a medical practitioner in the previous six months have to go to the coroner.

The Justice Legislation Amendment Bill would see that requirement removed.

Mr Clancy said the impact of increased demand on coronial services, due to this rider, was evident in the Iverson family's case.

"The trauma for the Iverson family is a reminder to us that this issue is not a statistic on paper, but the heart-rending reality of everyday families," Mr Clancy said.

"Grief and anguish at a time of loss can only be compounded by delays in the return of the deceased to the bereaved.

"It is important therefore that we work together to review and improve where we can the coronial service to ensure that our vulnerable and bereaved constituents experience less stress in what is a terrible time."

Graham Iverson, who described his son as "a fit young man who dropped dead at age 54", said the family wanted answers about the death but had been left in a long limbo.

Tony Iverson's body was initially sent to Newcastle for examination, but before that occurred it was moved to Sydney.

"Having to wait for as long as we did for an autopsy was beyond a joke," Graham Iverson said.

"It was very traumatic for the whole family and it was a pretty tough time because we didn't know what was going on."

Mr Iverson said ideally Albury would have its own coroner, stating "that's what we need badly with a place this size to speed up the process".

He said a seven to 10-day turnaround would be reasonable.

Tony Iverson was well-known in Border soccer circles as a stalwart of St Pat's, which has its third-grade best and fairest named in his honour.

Asked by The Border Mail if Albury should have its own coroner, Mr Clancy said "I'm not getting myself too locked into where those services should be".

Debate over the legislation continued throughout Tuesday in the Legislative Assembly ahead of a vote and its elevation to the Upper House where it is expected to be enacted.

In May, the NSW CWA at its annual conference in Albury called for changes to the coronial system to aid grieving families.