Loading ...Western Australia’s assisted suicide rate surges 63% as families praise ‘slick’ death process
The motive of most people in Western Australia who died by assisted suicide last year was being ‘less able to engage in activities making life enjoyable, or concerned about it.’
Last week the Western Australian government released its latest data on assisted suicide, showing a 63 percent increase in the number of deaths. While 293 patients accessed assisted suicide during the 2023–24 period, there were 480 assisted suicides from 2024-25.
Included in the report were quotes from family members and medical professionals which indicate the failure of patient support networks to encourage them to choose life over an early death.
While 10 years behind Canada’s MAID, Australia will catch up quickly to achieve government objectives…….just follow the money!