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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53% Yes |
47% No |
44% Yes |
38% No |
4% Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
9% 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 Family First voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B2QDW8W2wks2W
Yes, but only if it has been proven that the decision is being made by the patient themselves and not being coerced into making the decision by a family member &/or third party.
@9WV46734mos4MO
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
@9W9Q2D84mos4MO
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.
@9SJWQ4C6mos6MO
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.
@9S5RTNJ6mos6MO
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).
@9K2TWMD12mos12MO
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
@9JC8FRM1yr1Y
Yes, but it should be an absolute final resort when all options are exhausted and the patient 100% confirms and consents.
@9DX45CZ1yr1Y
I don't feel knowledgable enough to answer this question
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