ate last week, under the glass mosaic of Federation Square’s Deakin Edge, the Victoria Law Foundation hosted The Law and You: Perspectives on Voluntary Assisted Dying, the first in a series of community forums aimed at engaging the general public in a discussion of the ways in which the law can impact day-to-day life.The subject matter of the event was especially timely, as … [Read more...]
Legalising Euthanasia Explainer: Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill Hits Parliament Today
oday, voluntary assisted dying legislation is due to be introduced in both the Victorian and New South Wales parliaments and is set for a conscience vote by the end of the year.If passed, from mid-2019, the highly contentious legislation would allow those suffering from an advanced and incurable illness, disease or medical condition to seek a medically … [Read more...]