Western Australia Legalizes Lethal Injection Euthanasia

This article was published by National Review online on December 10, 2019. Wesley Smith By Wesley J Smith The euthanasia darkness seeps into Western Australia. From the Australian Broadcasting Corporation story: Under the scheme, to be eligible a person would have to be terminally ill with a condition that is causing intolerable suffering and isContinue reading “Western Australia Legalizes Lethal Injection Euthanasia”

Western Australia Assisted Dying bill leaves people open to coercion

This article was published by the Sydney Morning Herald on December 9, 2019 By Xavier Symons Western Australia is set to become the 18th jurisdiction in the world to legalise some form of assisted suicide or euthanasia. Last week its state upper house voted resoundingly in favour of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 24 toContinue reading “Western Australia Assisted Dying bill leaves people open to coercion”

Another Australian state on the verge of legalising euthanasia

This article was published by Mercatornet on December 6, 2019. By Richard Egan At 4:11pm on Thursday, 5 December 2019, the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2019 passed its third reading vote in the Legislative Council of the Parliament of Western Australia by a decisive vote of 24 to 11. Only one member changed her voteContinue reading “Another Australian state on the verge of legalising euthanasia”

Nick Goiran introduces 357 proposed amendments to Western Australia euthanasia bill.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Hon Nick Goiran Hon Nick Goiran, a Liberal MP and a known opponent of euthanasia, gave notice last night, that he is proposing 357 amendments to the Western Australia euthanasia bill, making it clear that a final vote on the bill will not likely occur this year. Last August,Continue reading “Nick Goiran introduces 357 proposed amendments to Western Australia euthanasia bill.”

Western Australian doctor recommends ‘kill clinics.’

This article was published by Hope Australia on October 16, 2019. While the suggestion that specialized “kill clinics” should be established to implement the government’s proposed euthanasia regime might sound shocking, their creation would be entirely consistent with the Bill currently before the WA Legislative Council, as well as the experience in overseas jurisdictions whereContinue reading “Western Australian doctor recommends ‘kill clinics.’”

Nick Goiran Makes The Case: No Safe Euthanasia Law

This article was published by the Care Alliance on October 16, 2019. Hon Nick Goiran In the lead speech opposing the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2019 which would legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide in Western Australia, the Hon Nick Goiran powerfully enunciated the case that it was impossible to create a scheme which could guaranteeContinue reading “Nick Goiran Makes The Case: No Safe Euthanasia Law”

Steering is the elephant in the euthanasia room

This article was published by Mercatornet on September 12, 2019. By Nick Goiran Politicians tell people what they want to hear. In contrast, Parliamentarians consider what is in the best interests of the people they represent. As the euphemistically named Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2019 makes its way through the WA Parliament, a number ofContinue reading “Steering is the elephant in the euthanasia room”

Western Australian Parliament has marathon debate on euthanasia bill.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director – Euthanasia Prevention Coalition The rally against the euthanasia bill ABC News Australia reported that after a 20-hour marathon debate, the Western Australia euthanasia bill only achieved debate on 50 of the 184 clauses in the euthanasia bill. Jacob Kagi, writing for ABC News reported: The all-night sitting wrapped up after 5:00Continue reading “Western Australian Parliament has marathon debate on euthanasia bill.”

Western Australians want palliative care improved before considering euthanasia.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director – Euthanasia Prevention Coalition A poll of Western Australian country voters indicated that 73% of those surveyed said that they believe that palliative care should be improved before euthanasia legalislation is introduced.An article by Nathan Hondros published in the Sydney Morning Herald today reported: Regional Western Australians want palliative care fixed beforeContinue reading “Western Australians want palliative care improved before considering euthanasia.”

Suicide is never elegant or stylish. It is always a tragic loss.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director – Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Nick Goiran, a Liberal MLC from Western Australia, responded to an article published by The Sunday Times on August 4, that accused Goiran of being cruelly indifferent to Western Australians taking their life. Goiran was published in The Sunday Times on August 11, clarifying what he actually said,Continue reading “Suicide is never elegant or stylish. It is always a tragic loss.”

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