Voluntary assisted dying legalised in NSW
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Longton Compensation Lawyers Published 09 June 2022
Edited 01 September 2022
Voluntary assisted dying legalised in NSW
On 19 May 2022, New South Wales became the final state in Australia to pass legislation to allow voluntary assisted dying by passing the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021.
Terminally ill people with decision making capacity in New South Wales will have control over the timing of their death now that the legalisation has been passed. Voluntary assisted dying will commence in New South Wales in late 2023, following an implementation period of 18 months.
Voluntary assisted dying refers to assistance being provided to a person by medical practitioners for either self-administration when a person takes medication themselves and practitioner administration when the person is given medication by a doctor. This is a voluntary choice of the person however they must be competent and have capacity to make the decision of voluntary assisted dying.
At Longton Legal we keep up to date with the latest legislation. We work in many areas of law. Please contact us today with your legal inquiry.
*Disclaimer: This is intended as general information only and not to be construed as legal advice. The above information is subject to changes over time. You should always seek professional advice before taking any course of action.*
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