NewzTasmanian voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws are currently undergoing a legislative review three years after coming into effect. The review comes amid rising demand for the end-of-life care option across the state.
In the context of this review, a local Member of Parliament has urged for improvements to the existing framework. Proponents highlight that VAD provided former Tasmanian midwife Gaye Crick a sense of agency after her terminal illness had stripped much of it away.
In-depth summary · AI, neutral