Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2024

If the ACAT reviews a reviewable decision, the ACAT must, by order, decide that the individual—

for a reviewable decision mentioned in schedule 1, items 1, 2, 7, 8, 13, 14, 17 or 18—

has decision‑making capacity in relation to voluntary assisted dying; or

does not have decision‑making capacity in relation to voluntary assisted dying; and

for a reviewable decision mentioned in schedule 1, items 3, 4, 9, 10, 15, 16, 19 or 20—

is acting voluntarily and without coercion; or

is not acting voluntarily and without coercion; and

for a reviewable decision mentioned in schedule 1, items 5, 6, 11 or 12—

has lived in the ACT for at least the previous 12 months; or

has not lived in the ACT for at least the previous 12 months.

An order made under subsection (1) takes effect—

on the day the order is made; or

if a later date is stated in the order—on the stated date.