@sbsnews_au: Go Gentle Australia founder and former broadcaster Andrew Denton delivered an emotional address to the National Press Club on Wednesday, marking a decade of launching his campaign for Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). VAD laws in Australia began in 1995 with the Northern Territory's Rights of the Terminally Ill Act, which made history as the world’s first legal framework for voluntary euthanasia, before being overturned by the federal government two years later. Since then, every Australian state and territory has introduced legal VAD. The Northern Territory has passed legislation that will make the practice legally operational in early 2028. In his address, Denton warned the work of VAD reform is far from finished. He said the most pressing barriers include obstruction by hospitals and aged care providers that object to VAD. He also called for stronger protections to ensure institutions do not prevent patients from exercising their legal rights. For more news visit @sbsnews_au (link in bio).
This is heartwarming, we allow our pets a dignified farewell! WHY CANT WE DO IT FOR OUR HUMAN LOVED ONES
2026-10-08 10:12:28
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Mariah Mack :
we should be able to choose our time and day we pass especially if suffering
2026-10-08 22:30:22
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Jamie Billing :
I couldn’t think of a better spokesperson for VAD. Dignity, respect, honesty, integrity,humour and empathy. This man can help others express it all.
2026-10-08 10:11:27
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Pippa 💫 ✨ :
Andrew Denton is a spectacular man, he has so much consciousness to our world
2026-10-08 15:29:30
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neaks :
He’s done such amazing work for so many. Well done Mr Denton you’re a national treasure
2026-10-08 11:39:08
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Carl Rathbone :
if only politicians could speak as eloquently and with as much empathy
2026-10-08 11:11:33
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Vita :
Mr Denton, keep up the great work in the very important VAD space. It’s important that at the end we all have the choice on how to exit this world with our dignity intact.
2026-10-08 09:24:13
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Anthony :
I can't thank VAD enough. my Dad left this earth on his call. it was beautiful he didn't have to rott away in pain. this should be available to anyone.
2026-10-08 11:23:48
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Heather :
Thankyou for this conversation
2026-10-08 12:35:50
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peaceout :
We need Andrew’s excellent work. I also wonder how one decides which sparks of life are the last.
2026-10-08 11:21:51
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🇦🇺 ImpossibleEvie :
My mother worked in palliative care for 18 months and then she couldn’t carry it anymore. What Andrew is carrying is heavy and he is an absolute Aussie hero for playing the role he has. ❤️
2026-10-08 22:10:40
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Missy Cas :
what an incredible and beautiful gift to choose how and when you say goodbye ❤️
2026-10-08 12:24:50
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Bexita :
Adore AD. His work with Go Gentle is inspiring.
2026-10-08 10:41:54
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Deemac :
he's a great man
2026-10-08 10:26:00
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Tish 🇦🇺🦘🐨 :
Thank you Andrew. 🥰
2026-10-08 12:07:00
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NancyG🇨🇦 :
Thank you for sharing their voices.
2026-10-08 13:16:08
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cathleen7173 :
Andrew we love you
2026-10-08 12:38:25
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rob10006 :
Love This
2026-10-08 11:02:07
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cat :
I am holding out to watch this, but it deserves my absolute, uninterrupted attention, to this amazing,funny, honest human being who has done so much for others. Much respect to you, always Andrew Denton.
2026-10-08 13:56:11
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Nanny Lucinda :
Thankyou Andrew, your humanity and fighting spirit will end the unnecessary suffering for so many in a manner befitting of their personality and passions.
2026-10-08 12:25:14
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trex :
Ohh I wasn’t prepared for this level of reality 🤔
2026-10-09 01:52:45
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Andrea Andrea :
dignity. we deserve it our whole lives, but even more so at the very end.
2026-10-09 02:24:38
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Humpty Dumpty :
Conscious living and conscious death.
2026-10-08 21:50:03
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son sen :
early life section ?
2026-10-09 01:37:11
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