Why a Shooters Party member supports Voluntary Assisted Dying
Channel: Green Left
Date: 2022-03-28

Another in our series on the progress of the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill (2021) which is currently before the NSW Upper House.

Suzanne James speaks to Greg Connell who is a member of Dying With Dignity NSW, about how his Father and Grandfather both took their own lives in terminal illness.  They discuss the needless suffering endured by Greg’s dying loved ones and the family as a result of VAD not being available.  

They also cover DWD’s public campaign to lobby Upper House MP’s to support the Bill.  Discussions include the refusal of the Upper House MPs representing NSW Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party (of which Greg is a member) to respond to Greg’s numerous representations, and their refusal to meet with VAD advocates to discuss the Bill.

And a warning, this interview contains unvarnished descriptions of what happens when a terminally ill person is forced to take their own life to end their unbearable suffering.

We acknowledge that this video was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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