Euthanasia, the practice of ending a life prematurely in order to end pain and suffering, is currently considered a criminal offense. Euthanasia is currently illegal in Australia. In 1995 the Northern Territory passed a bill legalizing euthanasia but it was overturned by the federal government in 1998 under the Australian Capital Territory Act.
@ISIDEWITH9yrs
Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice
@ISIDEWITH9yrs
No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support
@ISIDEWITH9yrs
Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness
Yes, anyone should be able to end their own life for any reason.
@992BSPC5 days
Yes, provided that there is no chance to survive after all avenue have been exhausted and the family of the ill patient have been counselled and have come to an acceptance/approval to the ill patient's situation and they are not going to profit from the situation.
Yes, but there should be a commission to ensure that the government is not prioritising MAiD as a low cost alternative to social welfare programs
@96FVK5J4mos
No, unless they have are in extreme pain, have seen multiple therapists, and fully understand the choice
@95BTXD35mos
This is very situational. My only opinion is that as long as theyre truly happy to do so.
If they have no chance of surviving and go through the psychological examination.
@93TFQ8F7mos
Yes, but only if they give consent
@93DVCS28mos
Yes but only if they have had a psychological examination, do not have any chance of surviving and have a painless death.
@934QDXS9mos
No it goes against God
@935JVRQ9mos
No, but yes in the most painful of circumstances
@9353BBF9mos
No; assisted suicide is a permanent decision, which places already vulnerable individuals; the elderly, terminally ill, mentally ill, disabled and others, in a situation to be exploited, and denies one the ability to live their life fully, in whatever stage of life they may be; increases in government funding and investment into palliative care, psychiatric care, general practice and healthcare overall are needed.
@934MVM49mos
People who are terminal or severely debilitated should be able to be as comfortable as needed reguardless if the medication may shorten there life span
@9346PS99mos
If they have only a few days left to live and they understand the choice they’re making then they should be free to end their own lives. This should remain exactly like this and not differ, as there should be no other reason for a population decline as they struggle and no incentive to cause this (even then, consequences for products that could make you terminally ill could be incentivised, e.g. cigarettes, chemicals, etc)
@933ZKXF9mos
Yes depending on their age
@9335B8L9mos
We should be increasing supports to ill people to meet all their needs, so that dying isnt a more viable option to them than living.
@93359CM9mos
Yes but government should do everything possible to fix structural and quality of life issues beforehand, so no one is dying just because they can't get accessible house (as seen in Canada this year).
@9334NKV9mos
Only if the is no chance of recovery and they are not forces or coerced into taking that decision.
@932DMC59mos
yes terminally ill patients should be allowed to end their lives via medical assistance and stop calling it assisted suicide
@9324Y8Y9mos
Discussion with patient/ resident family and Dr to make decision
@92VPDCJ9mos
@92SX6NV9mos
Yes, and so should those with permanent disability that impedes quality of life
@92SRXKY9mos
Yes, but only if there is no chance to survive certain illnesses such as terminal cancer, and they will like be in tremendous physical pain
@92SNPNP9mos
They should be allowed enough medication to cover the pain, even if it means that they stop breathing.
@92K3CC310mos
Once they have had emotion support to know they are not a ‘burden’
@92JWQHM10mos
These two options should be combined: Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice
@92JCTFN10mos
Yes, this should be available to the general public who suffer severe mental issues as well
@92DNJGB10mos
Yes, but religious hospitals should not be forced to give this treatment.
Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness & Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice.
@9233BNSOne Nation10mos
Yes, so long as medical professionals can object and are not actively involved or administering the lethal drugs.
Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice. Unless it's a mental condition such as dementia where the patient cannot consent, pass the right to the family who will still be evaluated on the severity of the decision
@8ZWZHQ611mos
Yes and be included in a "living will" as an option
Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness and only after a psychological examination to understand they fully understand this choice.
Yes, if they've been able to access correct care. Including accessible housing, and comfort care
@8ZS2LTZ11mos
Yes, with proper protocols and healthcare input
@8ZRG2TDOne Nation11mos
Only after ongoing psychological examination for a minimum of six months and a review of family intentions
@8Z28WVBOne Nation12mos
Yes, but only if they agree to donate their organs
@8YHZM5T1yr
Yes, but only if the patient has had full access to health facilities and has not been economically restricted on accessing medical support.
I support palliative care
If there is no chance of survival and they are shown they fully understand
@8XN95NJ1yr
Yes but only after careful consideration, with a contingency that if assisted suicide is granted and patient is deemed criminal or suspect to any outstanding bf crimes then a relative must sign agreement prior to death that they agree to inherit any sentencing or debts incurred by patient making request
@8XLXHY21yr
Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive the illness and after a psychological examination
Yes, but only if there is no chance that they will survive their illness and after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice.
@8WNYMSL1yr
yes after a psychological examination is done so they fully understand their choice and if there is no chance they can survive their illness without pain.
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