Western Australia act

Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2019

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Jurisdiction

Western Australia

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act

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Note: The full text of this legislation could not be retrieved. The page for the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2019 (Western Australia) is currently unavailable due to a website migration.

Based on the title alone, this Act relates to voluntary assisted dying — a legal framework that allows eligible people who are suffering from a serious, incurable illness to request medical assistance to end their life on their own terms. Western Australia passed such legislation in 2019, with the scheme coming into operation in 2021.

Generally, laws of this type affect:

Patients with terminal or serious conditions who may wish to access the scheme
Doctors and nurses who may be asked to participate (or conscientiously object)
Hospitals and health facilities regarding their obligations
Family members of people considering or accessing the scheme

Without access to the full text, a complete and accurate analysis cannot be provided.

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