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 197k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Euthanasia” has changed over time for 197k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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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.
@9K2TWMD3mos3MO
yes, if there's no chance of surviving, they fully understand their choice, and dying would lead to a more painful death than assisted suicide
@9JC8FRM4mos4MO
Yes, but it should be an absolute final resort when all options are exhausted and the patient 100% confirms and consents.
@9KD5WJV3mos3MO
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!..
@9DX45CZ9mos9MO
I don't feel knowledgable enough to answer this question
@9DN58849mos9MO
Yes, it is not my decision for them to end their lives
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