ACT residents set to be able to access voluntary assisted dying after legislation passes Legislative Assembly
ACT residents set to be able to access voluntary assisted dying after legislation passes Legislative Assembly
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Lara watched her partner Dan battle terminal brain cancer — she's grateful for the ACT's new voluntary assisted dying laws
The ACT Legislative Assembly has voted to make voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legal in the territory from November 2025.
Access will be limited to adults with a condition that is advanced, progressive and expected to cause death and who are approaching the end of their life.
The operation of the scheme will be monitored by an independent oversight board.