VAD laws expected to pass NT parliament today, legalising practice nation-wide
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Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws are expected to pass the Northern Territory Parliament today. If implemented, the change would legalise the practice across Australia.
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Aug 26, 2026
The Northern Territory Parliament is set to consider VAD legislation today, with the expectation it will pass. The proposed effect is to make voluntary assisted dying legal across Australia, marking a major shift in end-of-life law. What happens next depends on the bill completing its remaining steps after the parliamentary vote.
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- Aug 27, 2026 VAD laws expected to pass NT parliament today, legalising practice nation-wide www.abc.net.au
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