Second Reading Speeches

Restoring Territory Rights (Voluntary Euthanasia Legislation) Bill 2010

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
BROWN, Sen Bob
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
43

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Summary

Amends the

Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978
,
Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988
and
Norfolk Island Act 1979
to remove the prohibition on legalising voluntary euthanasia. Also repeals the
Euthanasia Laws Act 1997
.

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