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August 27, 2026

The Northern Territory has just voted to legalise voluntary assisted dying. Here’s how it will work

Ben White, Queensland University of Technology; Katrine Del Villar, Queensland University of Technology; Kat Waller, Queensland University of Technology, and Madeleine Archer, Queensland University of Technology

Many aspects of the new voluntary assisted dying laws are familiar. But there are some differences to address the territory’s unique needs.

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February 3, 2026

Voluntary assisted dying isn’t available to all Australians. In 2026, this may finally change

Ben White, Queensland University of Technology; Casey Haining, Queensland University of Technology; Katrine Del Villar, Queensland University of Technology, and Madeleine Archer, Queensland University of Technology

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.

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June 6, 2024

Voluntary assisted dying laws have been passed in the ACT. Here’s what happens next

Ben White, Queensland University of Technology; Lindy Willmott, Queensland University of Technology, and Madeleine Archer, Queensland University of Technology

The ACT is allowing nurse practitioners to assess people’s eligibility for voluntary assisted dying. But the latest law is unique in other ways.

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