Quote Originally Posted by David48atTD View Post
As for the issue at hand ... I'm split
Quote Originally Posted by stroller View Post
Could you summarise the two sides for those who have not followed the pre-legislation discussions?
I am fairly familiar with the pro-arguments, is the contra stance based on religion or what are the points?
Mate, I believe the debate on both sides is fairly universal, no matter where on the Globe it's being discussed.

Specific to the OP ...

What the Victorian model allows

The Victorian bill adopts all of the expert panel's recommended safeguards, including strict eligibility requirements.

To access assisted dying in Victoria, a person must:

  • be an adult, 18 years and over
  • be ordinarily resident in Victoria and an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • have decision-making capacity in relation to voluntary assisted dying
  • be diagnosed with an incurable disease, illness or medical condition, that:
    • is advanced, progressive and will cause death
    • is expected to cause death within weeks or months, but not longer than 12 months
    • is causing suffering that cannot be relieved in a manner the person deems tolerable.



A person who meets all of the eligibility criteria must make three separate requests to access assisted dying.
Only after being assessed by two independent medical practitioners can they be prescribed a lethal drug.


In most cases, the person must then administer it themselves.

The discussion, from an Australian perspective can be found here and here and globally here