Here’s how Qld’s voluntary assisted dying bill differs from other states
Queensland has become the latest Australian state to move forward on the issue of voluntary assisted dying. Draft legislation, developed by the Queensland Law Reform…
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Victoria considers circumventing ban on euthanasia telehealth consults
Doctors in Victoria will be able to use telehealth for voluntary assisted dying consults under legislative amendments going before the state’s parliament today. Introduced by MP Stuart Grimley,…
Tasmania to allow voluntary euthanasia from next September
Tasmania's scheme is expected to begin next September after passing the state's parliament.
Doctors want assisted dying requests in advance care directives
The state government is currently developing laws to legalise voluntary euthanasia.
Northern Territory demands freedom to decide on assisted dying laws
The territory was Australia's first jurisdiction to legalise voluntary euthanasia but is currently banned from legislating on the issue.
AMA Tasmania launches fight against draft euthanasia laws
Tasmania is on the verge of passing new legislation, but the state AMAÂ says doctors shouldn't be co-ordinating death.
Tasmania on verge of euthanasia laws
The state will be come the third in Australia — alongside WA and Victoria — to pass voluntary assisted dying laws.
Can an eight-year-old consent to euthanasia?
Plans by the Dutch government to legalise the euthanasia of terminally ill young children is raising new questions about consent
Labor promises vote on voluntary assisted dying in Qld
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she'll introduce legislation in February if her party is re-elected on 31 October.
Dutch government to allow euthanasia for children under 12
Doctors in the Netherlands would be protected from prosecution under proposed changes.
