VAD deaths surge in WA, staff shortages feared
Voluntary assisted dying deaths in Western Australia jumped 65% last financial year, prompting urgent warnings of practitioner shortages and workforce burnout risks.
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Nine new charges in Gold Coast euthanasia ring case
Brett Taylor faces additional charges as police expand investigation into black-market end-of-life operation. Alleged ringleader accused of targeting vulnerable people.
Kessler twins die in planned joint assisted death
Global entertainers Alice and Ellen Kessler have died aged 89 in a planned joint assisted death. The inseparable twins feared separation in old age.
Greens MP blocks conservative VAD bill in NSW
Greens MP Amanda Cohn has opposed Susan Carter's voluntary assisted dying legislation, arguing it creates unnecessary barriers for terminally ill patients in NSW.
Geelong man fined while caring for dying wife
A Geelong man caring for his terminally ill wife has been hit with an 'inhumane' parking fine, sparking outrage and calls for council compassion reform.
ACT Voluntary Dying Laws Face Critical Parliamentary Test
Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation faces parliamentary scrutiny while terminally ill residents await access to end-of-life choices.
ACT Assisted Dying Laws Divide Doctors
Canberra doctors are divided over the territory's new voluntary assisted dying legislation, with some medical professionals raising significant ethical concerns about patient safety and palliative care alternatives.
Voluntary Assisted Dying Legal in Canberra
Canberra residents now have access to voluntary assisted dying, marking a historic shift in end-of-life care options in the ACT. Learn about the eligibility criteria and safeguards.
Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws Begin in ACT
The Australian Capital Territory has made history as voluntary assisted dying becomes legally accessible. Discover how the landmark legislation works, eligibility criteria, and safeguards.
Uniting NSW.ACT Backs Voluntary Assisted Dying in Aged Care
In a landmark move, Uniting NSW.ACT becomes the first major aged care provider in the region to formally support voluntary assisted dying, ensuring residents can access end-of-life choices without fear of eviction.
ACT Passes Historic Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws
Discover the emotional journey behind Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation, making the ACT the first Australian jurisdiction to pass such laws through its own parliament.
Canberra man chooses voluntary assisted dying amid MND battle
After battling a devastating neurological disease, Nigel Jenkins made the courageous choice to access voluntary assisted dying, finding comfort in controlling his final moments.
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