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Ethics - 2008
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Plans to revive euthanasia legislation
04/04/2008
In 1995 the Northern Territory was the first place in the world to allow people suffering incurable illnesses to end their lives prematurely. But the Territory's voluntary euthanasia laws were overruled by the Commonwealth. Well, the issue is now back on the political agenda, both in the Senate and in the Victorian parliament. But what's changed in the past 10 years? Are attitudes of Australians - and their elected representatives - towards 'dying with dignity' legislation any different? The proponents of the new measures believe they are.
