Laws to allow voluntary assisted dying (VAD), sometimes called voluntary euthanasia or medical assistance to die, have passed in all six states and the ACT – with the Northern Territory expected to follow suit. Canberrans will have access to VAD on 3 November 2025, after an 18-month implementation period. These pages explain Australia's laws, answer your questions and share the experiences of those at the centre of voluntary assisted dying.
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Every Australian state and the ACT has now passed a voluntary assisted dying law. Click here to find out more about the legislation and its requirements where you live.
Who is eligible for voluntary assisted dying in Australia? Is it the same as euthanasia? Can I die at home? We answer these frequently asked questions and more.
Not sure what a term means? Go Gentle Australia have created this glossary to help explain some of the main concepts around voluntary assisted dying and end of life in the Australian context.