Victoria's Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Amendment Bill 2025 has cleared parliament and is on its way to the Governor for final assent.

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill 2025 has cleared Victoria’s Lower House 67 votes to 14, marking another historic moment for end-of-life choice in the state. But the real test will be in the Upper House.

Proposed amendments to Victoria's VAD law include allowing a compassionate exemption to the state's strict residency requirement. This simple change would have made all the difference to Diana Beaton. 

Families and VAD practitioners have joined a Go Gentle panel discussion at Parliament House discussing the need for reform of Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017. 

Fraser Cahill was young and successful, a man with the world at his feet. He was also dying of duodenal cancer, at age 38. 

With characteristic strength, Fraser, an auctioneer and luxury real estate agent from Melbourne, took control of the difficult situation he faced.

Sharyn Harrison fondly describes her husband Brett as a 'bogan' with a passion for fast cars, motorbikes, boats, and footy. But beyond the adrenaline, Brett was a quiet hero.

Wim speaks frankly about grief and bereavement after the VAD death of his wife, Fiona, four years ago. 

Diagnosed with a deadly brain cancer, John Hunt, 62, wanted to avoid the worst of his suffering. His family says more open discussions about the end of life could have spared him the horror of his final month.

Yvonne ‘Bonnie’ Roberts lived the fullest possible life, making significant contributions to her community in Tasmania during her 97 years.

Mentally sharp, she wanted to be in control until the end. That's what Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) gave her.

Terry Hargreaves had expressed his wish for Voluntary Assisted Dying when the time came. But it didn’t happen. His daughter Emma tells his story with the advice: don’t leave it too late.