Tasmania: Five people given VAD
In the first four months since Tasmanians have access to VAD, five people have died.
March 12, 2023
Tasmania
Legal situation
In short
In Tasmania, a VAD law is approved in 2021. The End of Life Choices Act has come into effect on the 23rd of October 2022.
Tasmania is the third Australian state to have VAD legislation.
Read more on the website of the Tasmanian Department of Health:
End of Life Choices Act 2020
At March 23 of 2021, Tasmania’s Upper House has voted in favour of the End of Life Choice (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2020. A month later, at April 22, the Tasmanian End of Life Choice Act 2020 has received Royal Assent. The law will come into force within 18 months after approval in parliament. This means on the 23rd of October 2022.
Read more: RACGP – New voluntary assisted dying Bill gives GPs and patients choice
Right to Die Societies in Tasmania
Latest news
DWD Tasmania publishes October 2022 Newsletter
Dying with Dignity Tasmania published their October 2022 Newsletter. Read it below:
October 18, 2022
Australian VAD laws: an updated overview
After Queensland approved a VAD law, Go Gentle Australia updated their earlier summary and table. Read it below: Thank you Kiki Paul!
April 23, 2022