New Zealand VAD referendum:
Help them to help us
In September 2020, New Zealanders vote in a referendum to approve their End of Life Choice Act. As Australians, we must help ensure this referendum succeeds. If it fails, it…
New Zealand VAD referendum:
Implications of the Federal Carriage Service Act for VAD in Australia
In its report of February this year, the Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Board expressed concern about the impact of sections 474.29A and 474.29B of the Commonwealth Criminal Code 1995as amended…
Honouring Patients’ Advance Care Directives
Dying with Dignity Victoria encourages everyone to complete an Advance Care Directive, providing information and several resources to assist people to do so. In this process, there are two important additional…
In Victoria 400 people have registered for VAD, despite obstacles
The Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Act came into effect in June 2019, a year ago, following long, intense and very divided public debate. It’s not yet known how many Victorians…
An Update on VAD: (Almost) A Year in Review
Dr Cameron McLaren has written a comprehensive article reviewing the experience of Voluntary Assisted Dying over the year since it became legalised here in Victoria. He includes a reflection on…
Voluntary Assisted Dying Information Website
The Victorian Government has now published its website for Voluntary Assisted Dying, which answers the most frequently asked questions about VAD.
