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Why there will always be a need for assisted dying laws

The number one misleading argument against Voluntary Assisted Dying laws is that ‘there would be no need if only palliative care were properly resourced’.

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Beware the scare campaign against voluntary assisted dying

Those who oppose voluntary assisted dying ignore the wealth of evidence that shows the laws are safe and effective and routinely resort to strained hypotheticals and misinformation.

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NT seniors back assisted dying laws

Northern Territory seniors have called on federal and territory politicians to act on voluntary assisted dying laws.

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5 key reasons why assisted dying laws are safe

All reliable evidence shows voluntary assisted dying laws are safe and workable. They help to protect people and guard against abuse. 

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Lesson in the Art of Butterfly - the story of Alida Lancee

An online event showcases the story of Alida Lancee, the West Australian doctor whose admission of having helped patients to die galvanised the movement for voluntary assisted dying.

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Let's Talk About Death - survey results

We asked you whether you thought talking about death was hard, and what tools could make the conversation easier. Here's what you told us.

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Draft assisted dying Bill 'reflects the views and needs of Tasmanians'

Tasmania's End-of-Life Choices Bill 2020 is on track to be tabled in parliament in late August ahead of its first reading in mid-September.

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New Zealand assisted dying book not what it seems

A book about the voluntary assisted dying referendum in New Zealand is gaining publicity. But it and its author are not what they claim to be. 

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Legalising VAD respects all sides in the debate

Law researcher Andrew McGee argues that legalising assisted dying is the best way to respect the views on both sides in the debate about end-of-life choice.

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Farewell Colin Clarke

We lost a remarkable man last week. Colin Clarke, an emergency doctor for 20 years and assisted dying advocate, died in Perth of mesothelioma. He was just 45.

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