17/11/2025
Canberra is often thought of as one of the most progressive places in Australia… But only now has Voluntary Assisted Dying become an end‑of‑life option for ACT residents.
For some, this will feel like an important step towards dignity, control and choice at the end of life. And yet for others, even knowing the option exists – and having to sit with that possibility – can feel heavier than never having the choice at all, and may still be something they could never imagine choosing for themselves.
And that’s the weight of this change: The law now recognises that “what feels right, bearable or compassionate” at the end of life can look very different from one person to the next.
How do you feel about this new legislation – and is it something you would personally advocate for, or not?