Opinion

Canberra's euthanasia insult weakens democracy for all

By Ben Oquist
Updated July 2 2021 - 12:31am, first published February 20 2021 - 5:25am
Kevin Andrews' 1996 private member's bill banning territories from passing laws on voluntary euthanasia still remains the law of the land. Picture: Getty Images
Kevin Andrews' 1996 private member's bill banning territories from passing laws on voluntary euthanasia still remains the law of the land. Picture: Getty Images

Much has changed in the 24 years since the Federal Parliament voted to prevent Canberrans from deciding for themselves whether they support voluntary euthanasia.

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