From 19 June 2019, voluntary assisted dying will become available in Victoria. Few social policy reforms have been so thoroughly examined in our parliamentary chambers. The legal framework that underpins voluntary assisted dying has been recognised by leading public policy think tanks as an example of best practice in policymaking. Since the Bill passed in […]
COTA Victoria welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the development of a compassionate, transparent and accountable legislative framework for Voluntary Assisted Dying. We also recognise there are areas within the discussion paper which are best resolved through regulations and guidelines and should not be placed within legislation. As stated in our submission to the Parliamentary
As the peak body representing the concerns and interests of older people in Victoria, Council of the Ageing (COTA Victoria) respects the diversity of opinions and beliefs held within the older population. We place value on public discussion and commend the Victorian parliament on its’ Inquiry into current laws in Victoria and other jurisdictions that
