December 1, 2025Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences5 citations

Personal reflections on navigating plural values in the implementation of voluntary assisted dying in Victoria, Australia.

YZYongfeng ZhangUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison HHHanchen HuangTamkang University SASatya N. AtluriGeorgia Institute of Technology

Key Points

Reflections on the development of voluntary assisted dying legislation highlight various points of contention.
The implementation of this legislation in Victoria reveals ongoing areas of difficulty that need addressing for better access.
Legislation faces challenges that combine plural values with the need for equitable access in the context of assisted dying.
Understanding these complexities helps inform ongoing discussions around improving voluntary assisted dying accessibility.

Abstract

This paper is a personal reflection on involvement in the development of the first voluntary assisted dying legislation in Australia. Points of contention are discussed, where plural values were evident, as the legislation progressed towards implementation. Finally, ongoing areas of difficulty with the legislation are listed, where further thought is required to ensure ease of access for those in need.

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