Voluntary assisted dying laws have been passed in the ACT. Here’s what happens next
- Written by Ben White, Professor of End-of-Life Law and Regulation, Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Queensland University of Technology
aslysun/ShutterstockThe Australian Capital Territory parliament passed its voluntary assisted dying law yesterday by 20 to five.
The ACT now joins the six Australian states, all of which have their own voluntary assisted dying laws.
Like the states, the ACT law will begin after an 18-month implementation period. So eligible residents will be able...
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