COTA Victoria welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the development of a compassionate, transparent and accountable legislative framework for Voluntary Assisted Dying. We also recognise there are areas within the discussion paper which are best resolved through regulations and guidelines and should not be placed within legislation.
As stated in our submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into end of life choices, COTA supports innovation, reform and investment in end of life and palliative care. COTA Victoria’s board supports choice in end-of-life decision-making and the development of a legal framework that respects individual autonomy with safeguards against abuse for those that are vulnerable.