Man wins partial victory in tribunal over assisted dying application
A man denied access to the ACT's assisted dying scheme won a partial victory when a tribunal confirmed he has decision-making capacity to reapply. However, it ruled that the tribunal lacked jurisdiction to review his health condition. The case serves as a significant early test of the appeals process under the ACT's Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2024.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 02:35 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 02:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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