⚖️ NT legalises voluntary assisted dying.
Published by OOPSONLINE.IN · Source: SBS Australia · 1 min read · · Updated
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This landmark decision brings the Northern Territory in line with the rest of Australia, marking a significant milestone for end-of-life care and personal autonomy.
What actually happened
Following a late night conscience vote, the Northern Territory became the last jurisdiction to legalise Voluntary Assisted Dying in Australia. SBS reporter Angelica Waite spoke with Ben White, a professor of End-of-Life Law and Regulation at the Queensland University of Technology to discuss what the NT's Laws mean, and how they differ to other states and territories.
Key points
- Following a late night conscience vote, the Northern Territory became the last jurisdiction to legalise Voluntary Assisted Dying in Australia.
- SBS reporter Angelica Waite spoke with Ben White, a professor of End-of-Life Law and Regulation at the Queensland University of Technology to discuss what the NT's Laws mean, and how they differ to other states and territories.
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