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Member for Port Macquarie, Leslie Williams will co-sponsor the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill which will be tabled in the NSW Parliament on Thursday. Mrs Williams is one of 27 co-sponsoring MP’s.

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Leslie Williams to co-sponsor Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
Member for Port Macquarie, Leslie Williams will co-sponsor the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill which will be tabled in the NSW Parliament on Thursday. Mrs Williams is one of 27 co-sponsoring MP’s.

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Mrs Williams joins 27 other MP’s from across the political spectrum co-sponsoring the legislation which reflects the overwhelming public support for this reform.

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill will make history with it being co-sponsored by the highest number of Members on a Bill in any Australian parliament. 

“The number of co-sponsors and the multipartisan support across the Parliament is an acknowledgment that this human rights issue is one that transcends politics.” 

“Voluntary Assisted Dyingis an uncomfortable, emotional and complex subject for many people and I’ve been so appreciative of the local residents who have shared their perspective on this issue which has so often reflected very profound and personal experiences.”

“The decision to co-sponsor the Bill is not one I made lightly but it does reflect the overwhelming support across our community for those who are terminally ill to have a choice."

“I would like to personally thank the more than 2,180 people who have so far responded to the survey I published in an eNewsletter last week with more than 91% supporting the Bill.

“If the Bill is passed by the NSW Parliament it will provide a legislative framework for patients with a terminal illness in NSW to request and receive help ending their lives with dignity, at a time and place of their choosing,” Mrs Williams said.

“This will give greater options to many people who have made peace, yet find themselves struck with seemingly interminable pain or discomfort. It will be tempered with criteria and protections that prevent abuse and ensure it’s only used as intended.”

“Today I joined Independent MP Alex Greenwich and other co-sponsors to receive a public petition of over 100,000 signatures calling on NSW Members of Parliament to work together to pass voluntary assisted dying legislation,” Mrs Williams said.

“If anyone would like to complete the survey, would like to receive a copy of the Bill or would like to share their own personal thoughts on Voluntary Assisted Dying, please contact my office.

Office : Suite 6, 27 Grant Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444

Phone:  02 6584 0977  


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