An Op-Ed piece appeared today in the under the curious title "Don't let fear rule in euthanasia". Written by Tasmanian Lawyer and activist, Greg Barns, his basic argument was that those opposing the legislation in Tasmania were working a fear campaign which Barns suggests, should be ignored.Hobart Mercury Continue reading

In the  Hobart Mercury today, Tasmanian Premier, Lara Giddings admits that death tourism is a possibility if her euthanasia & assisted suicide bill become law. Continue reading

US Bioethicist, Lawyer and commentator, Wesley Smith, comments on the Tasmanian Bill:  This article was written by Wesley Smith and published on September 27, 2013  Continue reading

Today the Tasmanian Premier, Lara Giddings MP and her deputy, Nick McKim MP jointly tabled the euphemistically entitled . The bill will not begin to be debated until after parliament resumes in October; but given the recent history of parliamentary debates in the Apple Isle and given the sponsorship by the two leaders, we can expect as much time as is deemed necessary to be given over to the debate.Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2013 Continue reading

Tomorrow is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The following article from the  Hobart Mercury again highlights the problem. Continue reading

The ABC recently reported  Tasmania's Minister for Human Services Cassy O'Connor's comments to the parliaments budget estimates committee that the 120 cases of Elder Abuse reported to March this year is worrying.The government's  Elder Abuse helpline, launched last August had uncovered 60 cases in just four months. Given that Elder Abuse, because of the nature of the crime, is significantly under-reported, this further underlines the Minister's concerns. Continue reading

  This media release today from : Continue reading

  Each and every part of the body politic and the fourth estate in Tasmania have a responsibility for clarity when talking about euthanasia & assisted suicide. It's 'life and death' - it's serious and therefore requires a higher-than-normal attention.  Continue reading

  News reports today from the Hobart Mercury Continue reading

  Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide in 'unethical'.  Continue reading