NT MP Pushes for Broader Voluntary Dying Laws | Sydney News

Tanzil Rahman, Northern Territory MP, is pushing three key amendments to the Rights of the Terminally Ill Bill—set to make voluntary assisted dying legal in the NT, becoming Australia’s last jurisdiction to do so. While Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby’s original bill limits eligibility to those with a 12-month prognosis, Rahman, citing his own parliamentary inquiry and scholarly evidence, seeks to revise that threshold. He frames the move as a conscience-driven effort to align with best practices, applauding the government’s willingness to let MPs vote according to their beliefs. Boothby supports the conscience vote but urges swift passage, noting Territorians have waited since 1997. If Rahman’s changes don’t pass this time, future reviews may revisit these critical clauses. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad4323698162cd3b