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…
Qld voluntary assisted dying laws delayed
The Queensland Government is confident delaying the introduction of voluntary assisted dying legislation will not have a significant impact on when new laws will be active in the state. Premier…
Austrian Top Court Allows Assisted Dying
Section 78 of the Criminal Code of Austria made the act of “assisting suicide” a criminal offense. It states that “whoever induces another person to kill himself, or helps him…
DWDV AGM 2020
For the first time DWDV held its AGM in 2020 using a virtual linkup via Zoom. Video This is a short video outlining the agenda and sharing some of the…
Upcoming Review of Tasmania’s End of Life Choices VAD Bill 2020
The Government of Tasmania has requested that the University of Tasmania conduct an independent review of the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Bill 2020 (the VAD Bill). The Independent Review’s…