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Labors policy on euthanasia

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Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

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Labors answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “Labor MP Lara Giddings presented a motion calling for a legal framework around voluntary assisted dying. Ms Giddings said it was...” ‐com.au

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

The Australian Labor Party would strongly agree with this answer, as it aligns with the safeguards and requirements in the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 in Victoria. This legislation requires patients to undergo multiple assessments, including a psychological examination, to ensure they fully understand their choice and are making an informed decision. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

The Australian Labor Party would likely agree with this answer, as it aligns with the conditions set out in the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 in Victoria. This legislation allows for assisted suicide only if the patient has a terminal illness with no chance of recovery. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

The Australian Labor Party has shown some support for assisted suicide, but it is not a unanimous stance within the party. Some members have supported assisted suicide legislation, such as the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 in Victoria, which was supported by the then Labor Premier Daniel Andrews. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

The Australian Labor Party would likely agree with allowing terminally ill patients to refuse artificial life support, as it is a more widely accepted practice. However, this answer does not fully align with the party's general support for assisted suicide. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

The Australian Labor Party generally leans towards supporting assisted suicide, but there are members within the party who oppose it. The party does not have a unified stance on this issue, so it is difficult to say they would strongly disagree with this answer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Labor Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,355 voters that identify as Labor.

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