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Public hearings for ACT’s euthanasia bill to begin
The ACT’s voluntary euthanasia bill will be examined in public hearings this week with four days of hearings set to take place. Source: Canberra Times.
Introduction of voluntary assisted dying fails to reduce suicide rate
New research published in the Journal of Ethics in Mental Health has found that the introduction of voluntary assisted dying has failed to reduce the rate of unassisted suicide in Victoria, writes David Albert Jones. Source: Mercator.
Inquest into euthanasia scheme begins after widower’s death
A coroner will investigate how an elderly widower was able to keep possession of euthanasia drugs intended for a terminally ill partner for days after they were required to be returned, and instead took the lethal dose. Source: Courier-Mail.
When ‘health care’ means the right to kill
Part of the absurdity of various legislation about euthanasia is that it is described as health care. Health care seeks to heal, cure, sustain and relieve suffering – but not to kill, writes Patrick McArdle. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Archbishop’s warning on ACT’s euthanasia legislation
Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse has warned that the ACT’s proposed assisted suicide laws will not provide adequate protections to conscientious objectors, criticising the framework for undermining religious freedoms. Source: The Australian.
Calvary concerned over ACT’s proposed euthanasia laws
Calvary is “deeply concerned” the ACT’s proposed euthanasia laws could force it to allow practitioners to enter its facilities to discuss euthanasia with residents. Source: Canberra Times.
Police unprepared for incidents of people pressured to request euthanasia
Police in New South Wales lack protocols to deal with incidents of vulnerable people, such as the elderly, being put under pressure to request voluntary euthanasia. Source: The Australian.
State leaders push Labor to allow euthanasia telehealth consultations
State leaders are calling for the Albanese Government to amend Commonwealth laws and allow telehealth consultations for patients seeking access to euthanasia services. Source: ABC News.
Court ruling on telehealth euthanasia a ‘win for commonsense’
Townsville Bishop Timothy Harris, the bishops’ delegate for euthanasia, has welcomed a ruling that telehealth appointments for euthanasia are illegal as a “significant win for commonsense and decency”. Source: The Catholic Weekly.