November 2024
UK votes to proceed with historic bill legalise assisted dying
The landmark bill has passed the first stage of Parliament - but will be subject to further discussion and amendments before it can come into law.
November 2023
Court blocks telehealth consultations for euthanasia
Federal Court judge says a Commonwealth law banning the use of the phone or internet to “counsel” suicide prevails over state laws.
December 2022
Andrews announces Vic cabinet reshuffle
The Victorian Premier has made a slew of changes in his cabinet; Chris Dawson jailed for at least 18 years and will “in all probability” spend the rest of his life in jail. Follow updates here.
‘Way past time’: Territory assisted dying ban overturned
A landmark law preventing the ACT and Northern Territory parliaments from considering euthanasia was overturned on Thursday night.
November 2022
Territory euthanasia ban set to be overturned
A rearguard action by conservative Liberals to prevent the ACT and Northern Territory parliaments from considering euthanasia laws has failed in the Senate.
August 2022
Territories’ assisted dying ban looks set to end
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton led an overwhelming ‘yes’ vote to end the Howard-era Andrews Bill ban, which bans assisted dying schemes in the ACT and NT.
Labor MP opposed to euthanasia wants to repeal ban in NT and ACT
A private member’s bill introduced on Monday would end the ban on the ACT and Northern Territory passing euthanasia laws.
July 2022
Territories ‘should not be treated differently’ on assisted dying: PM
Anthony Albanese says Labor MPs will have a free vote on ending a Howard-era ban on euthanasia laws in the territories, signalling he is likely to vote to overturn the prohibition.
Labor moves to lift assisted dying ban in territories
Labor backbenchers Luke Gosling and Alicia Payne will move private member’s legislation to permit euthanasia laws in the ACT and NT.
May 2022
NSW becomes final state to legalise assisted dying
Proponents of assisted dying laws are now looking for a federal Labor victory to pave the way for overturning a ban in territories.
December 2019
WA legalises voluntary assisted dying
The move makes WA the second Australian state after Victoria to legalise voluntary assisted dying, with the scheme expected to be implemented in 18 months.
June 2019
Australia's only euthanasia laws to start
Voluntary euthanasia will be legal in Australia for the first time in more than two decades, with controversial new laws due to be enacted in Victoria.