Voluntary assisted dying is being considered in the ACT — but how will it differ from state laws?
The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament this week.
This was possible after the Commonwealth lifted the ban on territories making laws about assisted dying in December last year.
This meant the ACT and Northern Territory could join the six Australian states, which have now passed voluntary assisted dying laws.
As with all parliamentary debates about voluntary assisted dying in Australia, this will be a conscience vote.
