One year of voluntary assisted dying in Victoria: 400 have registered, despite obstacles
- Written by Paul Komesaroff, Professor of Medicine, Monash University
ShutterstockOne year ago, the Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Act came into effect after a prolonged, intense and divisive public debate.
For some, it marked a major step forward for individual freedom in Victoria — an acknowledgement of the right of individuals to choose how they wished to live and die. For others, it signified a betrayal...
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