No changes to the Territory Rights Bill

No changes to the Territory Rights Bill

Our Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) laws are under attack and we need your help

Opponents have made a direct threat to VAD laws in Australia.

Speaking in the Australian Parliament on Thursday, Senator Jonathon Duniam asked for changes to the Restoring Territory Rights Bill to dictate the kind of VAD laws that can operate in this country.

His changes not only delay territory rights but could also put at risk VAD laws in every state - by restricting what VAD medications can be used.

Senator Duniam says his changes to the Bill are in good faith. But to us, these amendments ...

Our Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) laws are under attack and we need your help

Opponents have made a direct threat to VAD laws in Australia.

Speaking in the Australian Parliament on Thursday, Senator Jonathon Duniam asked for changes to the Restoring Territory Rights Bill to dictate the kind of VAD laws that can operate in this country.

His changes not only delay territory rights but could also put at risk VAD laws in every state - by restricting what VAD medications can be used.

Senator Duniam says his changes to the Bill are in good faith. But to us, these amendments are just another delay tactic from a man who insists that 'life is a gift from God'.

Will you join us in contacting our Senators today to ask them to vote down amendments to the Restoring Territory Rights Bill that could harm our VAD laws?

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Things you might say

  • Please respect the wishes of the Australian people
  • Voluntary Assisted Dying is a state and territory issue. The Senate should not interfere with democratically decided VAD laws
  • The House of Representatives has already passed this Bill without amendment - please do the same