Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is now an available end-of-life choice everywhere in Australia, except the Northern Territory. Many patients will wish to have conversations about VAD with their general practitioner (GP), as a known and trusted first point of contact for health concerns. This article outlines GPs’ legal and professional requirements for engaging in these...

This policy briefing presents evidence from research in support of three key amendments proposed to Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Act. It also identifies an omission in the proposed law changes, which should be addressed. The policy briefing draws on three key studies.

This Bill brief provides an overview of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill 2025 in Victoria, including the background to its introduction, the proposed amendments and responses to the Bill. It concludes with a comparison of relevant legislation across Australia. If passed, the Bill will make several changes to the voluntary assisted dying program.

The final report from an inquiry into voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in the Northern Territory (NT). VAD is not currently legal in the NT. The report recommends that VAD legislation be adopted. It contains the Committee’s 86 recommendations including drafting instructions. A series of guiding principles are recommended to be reflected in the VAD legislation.

This report sets outs voluntary assisted dying activity in Victoria, Australia, from 2024 to 2025. It finds the objective to provide safe access to voluntary assisted dying was realised over the past 12 months. However, barriers to timely access and concerns around program sustainability remain. Addressing these matters is essential to realising compassionate end-of-life care.