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 |
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9K2TWMD2mos2MO
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
@9JC8FRM3mos3MO
Yes, but it should be an absolute final resort when all options are exhausted and the patient 100% confirms and consents.
@9KD5WJV2mos2MO
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!..
@9DX45CZ8mos8MO
I don't feel knowledgable enough to answer this question
@9DN58848mos8MO
Yes, it is not my decision for them to end their lives
@9CD7S9910mos10MO
The government should have no say in it.
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