Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017

An Act to establish the right of persons who are terminally ill to request assistance from medically qualified persons to voluntarily end their own lives; and for related purposes.

Key details

Type:
Private
Origin:
Legislative Council
Status:
Negatived, Thu 16 November 2017
Member with carriage:
The Hon. Trevor Khan
Bill Remarks:
Bill is co-sponsored by Mr Khan, Dr Faruqi and Ms Voltz. Exact notice also given by Dr Faruqi and Ms Voltz.

Documents

Statements of public interest tabled in the Legislative Council can be found under 'Bill Attachments'.

Hansard

Hansard includes speeches and debates on the Bill in both Houses.

Second reading speeches

Progress

The tables below show the progress of the Bill through both Houses, including information on assent. If a House is not listed, the Bill did not pass the originating House.

Legislative Council

Initially introduced in the Legislative Council

Introduced by The Hon. Trevor Khan
Notice of Motion Tue 08 August 2017
Introduced Thu 21 September 2017
First Reading Thu 21 September 2017
2R Speech Thu 21 September 2017

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