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Anti-VAD groups shamelessly manipulate suicide statistics for political mileage
Voluntary assisted dying opponents say Victoria’s suicide rate has gone up and the assisted dying law is to blame. But their claims are demonstrably wrong, and reveal the desperate lengths to which they will go to try and stop VAD law reform.
Read moreDoes blocking VAD laws in the Territories contravene human rights?
The NT Attorney General and ACT Human Rights Minister warn federal politicians that Territories' inability to legislate on voluntary assisted dying could violate international human rights obligations.
Read moreNew report shows Victorian VAD law continues to work safely
The latest independent report from the Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board confirms the Victorian VAD law continues to offer 'genuine, compassionate choice' to terminally ill people, despite constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreCOTA NT launches petition on voluntary assisted dying laws
COTA NT has launched a petition seeking to reverse a federal government law that prohibits the Territories from enacting voluntary assisted dying laws.
Read moreUTAS report must not be used to delay assisted dying bill
An expert panel from the University of Tasmania has endorsed the state's assisted dying bill saying it has some of the “most rigorous” safeguards in the world.
Read moreWhen Death Comes: An Oncology Nurse Finds Solace in Mary Oliver
Nina Solis on making peace with the Unknown. This article was first published in Literary Hub.
Read moreHoward Sattler: "I want to bow out gently, with dignity"
Radio personality Howard Sattler says he hopes to be one of the first to make use of Western Australia’s voluntary assisted dying law when it comes into effect in July this year.
Read moreWorth the fight: Religious freedom at life's end
With 60% of Australians saying we’re better off keeping religious beliefs private, isn't it time we decide for ourselves what role, if any, religion plays at the end of our lives?
Read moreWill 2021 be the year we embrace voluntary assisted dying?
Australia is experiencing a sea change in awareness about the need for more compassionate end-of-life choices.
Read moreThank you for what you've done for end-of-life choices this year
This year has tested us all. But we’re ending 2020 on a high note thanks to all we have done together for better end-of-life choices.
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