Bill To Legalise Assisted Dying Across Australia
A private member’s bill that would clear the way for assisted dying to be legalised across Australia could be passed in the Senate this week, but may not be granted the lower house vote needed to pass into law. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull , who is under pressure from conservatives within the … [Read More...]
Voluntary Euthanasia Panel
It has been announced that a panel will oversee each application to regulate Victoria's voluntary euthanasia laws. The laws allow terminally ill Victorians with less than six months to live, the right to end their lives. The article below is from the June 30, 2018 issue of The Age Digital … [Read More...]
Law Change: Victorians Can Refuse Medical Treatment
Victorians now have the power to refuse medical treatment. New laws that came into effect in March 2018 mean families can no longer overturn such instructions. As reported in the March 19, 2018 issue of The Age Digital Edition. New laws to give patients control of own destiny Victorians, … [Read More...]
