Many aspects of the new voluntary assisted dying laws are familiar. But there are some differences to address the territory’s unique needs.
- Senior Lecturer in Law, Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Queensland University of Technology
Some aspects of the voluntary assisted dying process, such as eligibility assessments, can’t be discussed by phone or video conference.
The NT looks set to introduce voluntary assisted dying mid-year, while other states are reviewing – and may change – current laws. Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s who is eligible to request voluntary assisted dying in NSW and how its laws compare with those in other Australian jurisdictions.
The decision-making capacity of people under 18 would be assessed on a case-by-case basis by medical practitioners.
This year sees three more states introduce voluntary assisted dying. But there are still several barriers to overcome.
It’s been a long time coming. But this latest news means the ACT and NT could draw up their own voluntary assisted dying laws, bringing them into line with the states.
Western Australia might soon become the second state in Australia to legalise voluntary assisted dying. Its proposed law draws on the Victorian model, but has some important differences, too.
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