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Victoria's end of life decisions laws

Nurses views must be heard in the debate about end of life laws. Nurses need clarity and understanding about issues surrounding patients' end of life decisions.

News

Former Victorian Law Commission Chairman Professor David Kelly's dying with dignity rally speech - 26 May 2008
Former Victorian Law Commission Chairman, Professor David Kelly gave this speech made at the Parliament Steps Rally To Support Dying With Dignity Bill on 16 April 2008. Prof Kelly explains the private members bill, The Medical Treatment (Physician Assisted Dying) Bill 2008, sponsored by Member for Bass Ken Smith and Member for Western Metropolitan Colleen Hartland. [ READ MORE ]
ANF calls for legal clarity for nurses and patients at dying with dignity rally - 26 May 2008
The Medical Treatment (Physician Assisted Dying) Bill 2008 is a private members bill sponsored by Member for Bass Ken Smith and Member for Western Metropolitan Colleen Hartman (Greens). Ms Hartman will introduce the bill to the Victorian Parliament on Wednesday 28 May. [ READ MORE ]

Events

World Federation of Right-to-Die Societies biennial conference - 6 October 2010 - 10 October 2010
The World Federation of Right-to-Die Societies, in conjunction with Dying With Dignity Victoria, is holding its biennial conference in Melbourne, in early October 2010. [ READ MORE ]
2010 World Federation of Right to Die Societies Public Symposium Day - 8 October 2010
Nurses are encouraged to attend the 2010 World Federation of Right to Die Societies Public Symposium Day: Dying with Dignity - Bridging Principles and Practice. This day is being held in conjunction with Dying with Dignity Victoria. [ READ MORE ]
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More information
Medical Treatment (Physician Assisted Dying) Bill 2008 'Exposure draft'
Member for Western Metropolitan Colleen Hartland will bring the draft bill to Victorian Parliament on Wednesday 28 May 2008.
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