Ask the Australian Parliament to restore Territory Rights

Ask the Australian Parliament to restore Territory Rights

PEOPLE IN THE TERRITORIES DESERVE A CHOICE TOO

The Federal Parliament will soon debate lifting the 25-year ban on the Northern Territory & ACT passing their own laws on Voluntary Assisted Dying.

But with nine unsuccessful attempts in the past two decades, we cannot take success for granted. 

We need every Australian to take action, wherever you live.

Please will you ask your federal representatives to support the right of the Territories to decide for themselves on Voluntary Assisted Dying?

Things you might say:

  • Why are 700,000 Australians in the Territories treated as second class citizens?
  • We should trust people ...

PEOPLE IN THE TERRITORIES DESERVE A CHOICE TOO

The Federal Parliament will soon debate lifting the 25-year ban on the Northern Territory & ACT passing their own laws on Voluntary Assisted Dying.

But with nine unsuccessful attempts in the past two decades, we cannot take success for granted. 

We need every Australian to take action, wherever you live.

Please will you ask your federal representatives to support the right of the Territories to decide for themselves on Voluntary Assisted Dying?

Things you might say:

  • Why are 700,000 Australians in the Territories treated as second class citizens?
  • We should trust people in the NT & ACT to make up their own minds on this issue
  • Whatever you think about VAD, this is about fairness and equality
  • All six states have VAD laws - why must Territorians continue to suffer?
  • Please lift this unjust, undemocratic 25-year ban without delay

Thank you for your support

Go Gentle Australia

gogentle.org.au/territories

 

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