Last Australian state finally launches ‘assisted dying’

As of November 28, eligible people in New South Wales can request “voluntary assisted dying”. NSW was the last Australian state to legalise assisted suicide in May 2022. There was an 18-month implementation period.

Two territories (which have a different status in the federation), the Australian Capital Territory, where Canberra is located, and the Northern Territory, are lagging behind, but will probably pass legislation in the near future. ---More...