Pages tagged "Tasmania"
When living is a failure
Sep 30, 2013
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
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Tassie Premier admits to possibility of 'death tourism'
Sep 30, 2013
In the Hobart Mercury today, Tasmanian Premier, Lara Giddings admits that death tourism is a possibility if her euthanasia & assisted suicide bill become law.
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Tasmanian Bill: Broad Medicalized Killing
Sep 29, 2013
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
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Tasmanian Premier introduces euthanasia & assisted suicide bill
Sep 26, 2013
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
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More on Elder Abuse
Jun 11, 2013
Tomorrow is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The following article from the Hobart Mercury again highlights the problem.
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Tasmanian Elder Abuse statistics - 'worrying' says Minister
Jun 07, 2013
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.
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REALDignity Tasmania slams Australia 21 Report
Apr 29, 2013
This media release today from :
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Tasmanian Terminal inexactitudes
Mar 27, 2013
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.
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Tasmanian euthanasia push and shades of grey
Mar 25, 2013
News reports today from the Hobart Mercury
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Tasmanian Euthanasia Push - terminal?
Mar 18, 2013
Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide in 'unethical'.
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