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Criminal Code Amendment (Equal Access to Voluntary Assisted Dying) Bill 2026

Before Senate, still live

Currently before the Senate. Last action: second reading moved on 13 Aug 2026.

Introduced
13 Aug 2026
Sponsor
HANSON-YOUNG, Sen Sarah
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STAGE 2 OF 13 — SECOND READING MOVED (SENATE)

Summary

Amends the Criminal Code Act 1995 to provide that telehealth and other carriage services may be used in connection with voluntary assisted dying processes that are carried out in accordance with state and territory laws without contravening Commonwealth offences relating to counselling or inciting suicide.

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