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.
88% Yes |
12% No |
78% Yes |
8% No |
7% Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
3% No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
4% Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness |
See how support for each position on “Euthanasia” has changed over time for 196k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Euthanasia” has changed over time for 196k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9M8CT843mos3MO
Yes, but only patients are allowed to end their life due to illness and have to go through a psychological examination to understand the patient's choice.
@9KD5WJV5mos5MO
in specific circumstances: if the patient is in pain and if prolonging there life will cause more pain and suffering then yes but if the person isn't in pain or there not going to die anytime soon then ABSOLUTELY NO!..
@9CD7S991yr1Y
The government should have no say in it.
@9BWTVM61yr1Y
No, they can suffer and be tested on in government labs
@9BPDTJG1yr1Y
Yes if the situation is very bad and very painful
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