Applause in Queensland Parliament gallery as historic bill passed, legalising voluntary assisted dying
3 years, 3 months ago

Applause in Queensland Parliament gallery as historic bill passed, legalising voluntary assisted dying

ABC  

Queensland will become the fifth state to legalise voluntary assisted dying after state Parliament passed a historic bill on Thursday. Key points: The laws are not set to take effect until January 2023 The historic vote comes after days of emotionally charged debate and decades of lobbying from advocates Queensland is the fifth state in Australia to legalise voluntary assisted dying After more than two days of emotionally charged debate, the bill passed with 61 MPs supporting the legislation and 30 voting against it. 'Nowhere else in Australia' But former Australian Medical Association federal president Steve Hambleton has concerns about the Queensland bill, labelling it "the loosest legislation in Australia with some significant medical holes in it". He said he was also concerned the legislation was "overriding good clinical governance" and even faith-based hospitals, and that aged care homes will be forced to allow VAD, despite their beliefs.

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Historic debate on legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales begins
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Historic debate on legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales begins

Associated Press  

LONDON — British lawmakers started a historic debate Friday on a proposal to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales, an issue that has divided Parliament as well as the country at large. It’s the first time the House of Commons has had the opportunity to vote on legalizing what some people call “assisted dying” while …

UK lawmakers vote to allow assisted dying
3 weeks, 4 days ago

UK lawmakers vote to allow assisted dying

CNN  

London CNN — British members of parliament have voted to legalize assisted dying, approving a contentious proposal that would make the United Kingdom one of a small handful of nations to allow terminally ill people to end their lives. In an open letter to MPs ahead of the vote, Esther Rantzen, a BBC TV presenter with advanced lung cancer who …

My assisted-dying bill safely solves a grave injustice, says Kim Leadbeater
1 month ago

My assisted-dying bill safely solves a grave injustice, says Kim Leadbeater

The Economist  

Editor’s note: On November 29th a majority of MPs voted in favour of a bill that would legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales. M EMBERS OF BRITAIN’S Parliament will soon get their first opportunity in almost a decade to vote on extending the choices available to terminally ill people at the end of their lives. …

Assisted-dying advocates’ claims of freedom have it backward, says Danny Kruger
1 month ago

Assisted-dying advocates’ claims of freedom have it backward, says Danny Kruger

The Economist  

Editor’s note: On November 29th a majority of MPs voted in favour of a bill that would legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales. The proposed law would require doctors and judges—both are needed, in a reflection of the fact that neither is really competent to do so—to confirm that a patient may reasonably be expected …

Extend assisted dying to those without terminal illness, say Labour MPs
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Extend assisted dying to those without terminal illness, say Labour MPs

The Telegraph  

Ahead of the bill’s first reading, Ms Leadbeater must decide on its title, which will determine the breadth of the debate. But if the bill is given a more open-ended title, it means MPs could introduce amendments, including on whether those with incurable illnesses should be eligible for legalised assisted dying as well as the terminally ill. Ms Leadbeater said …

Can you still access voluntary assisted dying laws if you've been living elsewhere for a decade or more?
8 months ago

Can you still access voluntary assisted dying laws if you've been living elsewhere for a decade or more?

ABC  

In short: An elderly man who has spent much of the last 15 years living overseas appears set to access WA's voluntary assisted dying scheme after earlier being turned down. An elderly man who has spent much of the last 15 years living overseas appears set to access WA's voluntary assisted dying scheme after earlier being turned down. WA's assisted …

Should Australia allow voluntary assisted dying for people without a terminal illness?
10 months ago

Should Australia allow voluntary assisted dying for people without a terminal illness?

ABC  

Despite not having a terminal illness, Terry Phillips's 97-year-old mother was able to choose voluntary euthanasia in Canada, a system that gave her "what she wanted" at the end of her life. Ms Phillips has decided to speak out about her mother's choice because she thinks more people should have access to voluntary assisted dying in Australia, even if they …

ACT government introduces voluntary assisted dying bill, revealing how Canberra's laws could differ to other jurisdictions
1 year, 1 month ago

ACT government introduces voluntary assisted dying bill, revealing how Canberra's laws could differ to other jurisdictions

ABC  

Katarina Pavkovic sat by her father's hospital bed as he sought to end his life and his suffering by choosing not to eat. Key points: The ACT government is introducing the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2023 in the Legislative Assembly All Australian states have legislated on voluntary assisted dying but the ACT laws could look different The proposal would see …

Husband calls for voluntary assisted dying access for WA dementia patients after wife's tragic death
1 year, 4 months ago

Husband calls for voluntary assisted dying access for WA dementia patients after wife's tragic death

ABC  

As Corrie Luk watched his wife disappear before his eyes, while dementia took hold of her mind and body, he wished euthanasia was an option. Creating change It is these tragic memories that spur Mr Luk on in the fight to amend WA's voluntary assisted dying laws, so families have the option of ending someone's life, with their prior consent, …

The ACT's proposed voluntary assisted dying laws have yet to be introduced, but could be the most liberal in the country
1 year, 7 months ago

The ACT's proposed voluntary assisted dying laws have yet to be introduced, but could be the most liberal in the country

ABC  

Kath Dyason had been feeling unwell for several months, but says she was stunned to receive a terminal diagnosis. Since then, the Canberra grandmother has been waiting for the ACT's proposed voluntary assisted dying laws to be introduced and says if change doesn't come soon, she may contemplate suicide. "I've had a few patients raise that with me — it …

Canberra's voluntary assisted dying laws could differ significantly from other jurisdictions
1 year, 10 months ago

Canberra's voluntary assisted dying laws could differ significantly from other jurisdictions

ABC  

Despite no bill currently before the Legislative Assembly, the ACT government is insisting that Canberrans will have access to voluntary assisted dying in future, with laws that could differ significantly from those in other jurisdictions. Key points: Public consultation on potential ACT voluntary assisted dying laws is open for eight weeks A bill is expected to be brought before the …

Voluntary assisted dying scheme becomes available to eligible patients in South Australia
1 year, 10 months ago

Voluntary assisted dying scheme becomes available to eligible patients in South Australia

ABC  

Kylie Hicklin's final memories of her father are of him lying in bed unable to move, moaning in excruciating pain. Key points: Laws allowing voluntary assisted dying take effect in SA today VAD legislation passed SA parliament in 2021 after years of failed attempts The state government says it is confident the scheme is appropriately safeguarded Trevor Greenham died in …

Voluntary assisted dying is now legal in Tasmania but for some, the wait remains
2 years ago

Voluntary assisted dying is now legal in Tasmania but for some, the wait remains

ABC  

It has been one month since voluntary assisted dying became legal in Tasmania. Key points: The health department says a small number of GPs have completed the VAD training A Tasmanian family has been trying for two months to find medical professionals able to help It's expected access will become easier in time, as more people wanting to apply for …

A race against time as Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill faces long list of amendments in the NSW upper house
2 years, 7 months ago

A race against time as Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill faces long list of amendments in the NSW upper house

ABC  

Independent MP Alex Greenwich says he is hopeful his Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill will be passed by the NSW upper house by midnight tonight and is pleading with MPs to not use stalling tactics. Key points: The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill will have its third reading in the NSW upper house today Around 100 amendments have been listed for debate …

NSW voluntary assisted dying bill delayed until 2022 after referral to Upper House committee
3 years, 2 months ago

NSW voluntary assisted dying bill delayed until 2022 after referral to Upper House committee

ABC  

Opponents of the voluntary assisted dying bill in New South Wales have been accused of playing politics after a vote on the legislation was delayed until next year. Key points: Alex Greenwich, who introduced the bill, said those with terminal illnesses will be disappointed by the delay The Premier and Opposition Leader have both indicated they will vote against the …

NSW politicians from across the divide come together to co-sponsor voluntary assisted dying bill
3 years, 2 months ago

NSW politicians from across the divide come together to co-sponsor voluntary assisted dying bill

ABC  

Politicians from across the political spectrum have come together to co-sponsor a bill in the New South Wales Parliament to allow terminally ill people to end their own lives. Key points: The voluntary assisted dying bill will be introduced into parliament on Thursday It's four years since a similar bill was voted down in the Upper House Labor says its …

NSW stands alone on voluntary euthanasia after historic bill passed in Queensland
3 years, 3 months ago

NSW stands alone on voluntary euthanasia after historic bill passed in Queensland

ABC  

New South Wales could have been the first state to legalise voluntary assisted dying but now stands alone on the issue after Queensland passed its own euthanasia bill this week. Key points: Independent Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich will introduce a VAD bill in Parliament in October Advocates say people deserve the right to a peaceful death Opponents say legislating …

Another Australian state legalizes voluntary euthanasia
3 years, 3 months ago

Another Australian state legalizes voluntary euthanasia

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Voluntary euthanasia became legal in a fifth Australian state on Thursday, more than 20 years after the country repealed the world’s first mercy killing law for the terminally ill. Queensland’s Parliament passed the law with 61 of the state’s 93 lawmakers voting in favor. Queensland’s law, which takes effect in January 2023, allows people suffering from a …

Public hearings in regional Queensland for proposed Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
3 years, 5 months ago

Public hearings in regional Queensland for proposed Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill

ABC  

It's been three years since Terry Gladman's wife died in excruciating pain, but the grief of watching the love of his life suffer remains. Key points: Queensland's proposed Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill has received more than 1,300 public submissions Those in favour say people who are terminally ill should be able to end their suffering Concerns have been raised about …

Voluntary assisted dying law passes South Australia's Parliament on way to becoming law
3 years, 6 months ago

Voluntary assisted dying law passes South Australia's Parliament on way to becoming law

ABC  

A bill to legalise euthanasia has passed South Australia's Lower House for the first time and is now all but certain to become law. Key points: MPs debated the legislation into the early hours of Thursday Several amendments were added to the bill and it now has to go back to the Upper House to be ratified If endorsed, South …

Voluntary assisted dying legislation introduced to Queensland Parliament as protesters voice opposition
3 years, 6 months ago

Voluntary assisted dying legislation introduced to Queensland Parliament as protesters voice opposition

ABC  

A bill for voluntary assisted dying has been introduced to Queensland Parliament by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk after protesters opposed to the proposed legislation gathered outside. Key points: Premier says bill comes after 12 months of consultation Ms Palaszczuk outlined the specific safeguards that would be put in place by the bill KAP leader Robbie Katter said his party was opposed …

Conscience vote to decide Queensland's voluntary assisted dying laws
3 years, 7 months ago

Conscience vote to decide Queensland's voluntary assisted dying laws

ABC  

MPs from both major parties will be allowed a conscience vote when "historic" proposed voluntary assisted dying laws are debated in Queensland Parliament later this year. Key points: The draft legislation has been developed by the Queensland Law Reform Commission VAD laws are only in effect in Victoria and made legal in WA and Tasmania, with those states still implementing …

Queensland government to introduce voluntary assisted dying legislation into parliament next week
3 years, 7 months ago

Queensland government to introduce voluntary assisted dying legislation into parliament next week

ABC  

The Queensland government will introduce voluntary assisted dying legislation into state parliament next week, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced. Key points: The Queensland Law Reform Commission recently handed down its report on the legal framework Ms Palaszczuk said Queenslanders should take the time to read the "clear and concise" report The Premier said government MPs will have a conscience vote …

Queensland's voluntary assisted dying legislation may not meet May deadline
3 years, 10 months ago

Queensland's voluntary assisted dying legislation may not meet May deadline

ABC  

The body drafting voluntary assisted dying legislation for Queensland has flagged it may not be able to complete the work by its May deadline. Key points: The Queensland Law Reform Commission asked for more resources and time to draft the bill Commission members have been meeting more frequently than normal in a bid to get the work done on time …

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