Laura’s Choice
The ABC recently televised a two-part series ‘Laura’s Choice’. Laura, a feisty 90-year-old grandmother, decided that she would like to have an assisted death. She did not have a specific…
Congratulations, Tasmania!
An amazing result – a private member’s bill with a Liberal government. Special praise should be given to independent MLC Mike Gaffney, and sisters Jacqui and Nat Gray, who worked…
South Australia
There were 5 speakers in the Legislative Council: Stephen Wade (Health Minister), Ian Hunter, Irene Pnevmatikos, Jason Hanson, (3 ALP), Tammy Franks (Greens). Kyam Maher and Mark Parnell made their…
VAD Telehealth Issue Raised in Victorian Parliament
Stuart Grimley Vic. Leader of Derryn Hinch's Justice Party, directed a question, in Parliament, to the Minister for Health, The Hon. Martin Foley. The question concerned the issue of the Commonwealth…
Talking about death and dying
According to Lauren Miller-Lewis, a lecturer in positive psychology at Flinders University, and colleagues, this is increasingly important as the population ages. “Thus, planning for how we live and provide…
Five Global Developments in Assisted Dying in 2020
While assisted dying remains a controversial topic around the world, the push for right to die laws has gained momentum worldwide during 2020.Some countries already permitting assisted dying are loosening…
