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Almost 500 people have used Victoria’s assisted dying laws since they were introduced, but the system is being plagued by multiple challenges.
Health professionals could be at risk of federal criminal charges if they discuss VAD with patients over the phone or using the internet, due to a
States have legalised voluntary assisted dying, but doctors could be prosecuted for talking about it on the phone Even in some states where voluntary assisted dying has been legalised, doctors are worried a federal law that prohibits the discussion of suicide in any communications over the phone or internet could lead to prosecution. 1 July 2021 As more and more states move to legalise euthanasia, there are calls for the federal government to scrap a law that prevents telehealth consultations that discuss voluntary assisted dying. A federal law under the Commonwealth Criminal Cod...
The Commonwealth Government is providing $146 million for the first phase of a new National Strategy to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, including nearly $40...
Terminally ill Queenslanders may soon be able to legally end their lives, but there are doubts how regional citizens will fare.