The law has changed to allow eligible people to access voluntary assisted dying in the ACT from 3 November 2025.

The Government will now spend approximately 18 months preparing the health system and health workforce to deliver voluntary assisted dying as one of the end-of-life choices available, alongside other holistic palliative care services in the ACT.

We’re grateful to everyone who contributed to developing the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2023. We appreciate that so many people had the courage to share powerful personal stories to help shape better policy and outcomes for the ACT community.

We know the passing of this law is important to many members of our community, including those who are living with and suffering from terminal illness, and those who have cared for, or who are caring for people near the end of their lives.

If you’d like to stay up to date on the progress of voluntary assisted dying, visit the ACT Health website for more information and to subscribe for updates.

This will include any opportunities for members of the community to give feedback on the implementation of voluntary assisted dying in the ACT.

If the topic of voluntary assisted dying raises issues for you or your family, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Griefline on 1300 845 745.