Assisted dying: the federal government seeks views
THE ACT authorities desires to perceive the neighborhood’s views about how a voluntary assisted dying mannequin would work for Canberra.
To help the session, a dialogue paper has been launched that gives data on the operation of voluntary assisted dying schemes within the Australian states, and presents among the key questions the ACT ought to contemplate.
The federal government says it desires to listen to from the neighborhood, however will even have interaction straight with well being professionals and stakeholders.
Session will shut on April 6, and can inform the event of the laws, which is ready to be launched to the Meeting within the second half of 2023.
It’s anticipated a parliamentary committee will assessment the laws earlier than the legislation is debated.
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