Wonderful news from the UK!
On Friday 29th November 2024, Britain's parliament voted in favour of a bill that would legalise voluntary assisted dying (VAD) at the Second Reading stage - 330 votes to 275.…
The Age’s Editorial on Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation
"Victoria's Assisted Dying Laws Need Updating" Following the media attention from Cherryl Barassi's story, The Age received multiple letters from the public, one of which was from our President, Jane…
The Northern Territory is Now the Only Jurisdiction Without VAD
Suzanne James' article, 'Treated like second-class citizens’: NT awaits VAD law as ACT makes progress,' was published on Green Left on June 14th. Suzanne is a dedicated advocate of voluntary…
Dr. Nick Carr Discusses Assisted Dying on ABC Radio
On June 12th, Dr. Nick Carr, known for his unwavering commitment to the topic of VAD, participated in an insightful interview on ABC Radio's Life Matters. Joining him was Dr.…
The Dying with Dignity Victoria 50th birthday celebration at Parliament House, Melbourne. PICTURE : PENNY STEPHENS. Wednesday 19th June 2024
Dementia and assisted dying: It’s time to change the law
Matty Silver's article 'Time to change the law' was published in John Menadue's Public Policy Journal on June 10. In this very stirring article, Silver recounts the diagnosis of one…
Professor Arnold Gillespie, image from Go Gentle Australia
Late Professor Arnold Gillespie Honoured with Order of Australia award
From South Australia, the late Professor Arnold Gillespie was awarded an Order of Australia for his significant service to medicine, particularly for his advocacy for voluntary assisted dying (VAD). It…
