Second Reading Speeches

Rights of the Terminally Ill (Euthanasia Laws Repeal) Bill 2008

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
BROWN, Sen Bob
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
42

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Summary

Repeals the

Euthanasia Laws Act 1997
which prevents the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly and the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly from legalising voluntary euthanasia.

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