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.
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Response rates from 927 Australian Capital Territory voters.
89% Yes |
11% No |
79% Yes |
8% No |
6% 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 |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 927 Australian Capital Territory voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 927 Australian Capital Territory voters.
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Unique answers from Australian Capital Territory voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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I could write an essay - I think there needs to be appropriate assessments to determine eligibility IF it is to be something that is available
@9W9Q2D81mo1MO
Yes, but only after a psychological examination has been conducted to show they understand their choice as well as the fact that they will not survive their illness.
@9RTRN3J4mos4MO
If it is the person who wants it and is not forced by anyone because it their choice but like I said I am against taking lives I will try to convince to live
@9VMNYMZ2mos2MO
it should depend on the person and there choices. for me it is wrong because ther is still a chance of recovery
@9SMRDRG3mos3MO
yes but only if there are fully awear of the coniquenis, they are in the right mental state, there are singed documents and if it is there choice
@9SJWQ4C3mos3MO
Yes but only if there is no chance to survive the illness and after a psychological evaluation proving they understand their choice and are of sound mind.
@9S5RTNJ4mos4MO
Yes, and amend the incorrect description to this question to note that medically assisted suicide is legal in the state of Victoria under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act (2017).
@9DX45CZ1yr1Y
I don't feel knowledgable enough to answer this question
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