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Euthanasia Debate Reignites

by on 7 February 2008 in Ageing, Commonwealth-State Relations, Health, Social Justice

I see in the CT this morning the debate on euthanasia has reignited with Senator Bob Brown writing to the PM and Opposition Leader asking for a conscience vote on a bill for the Rights of the Terminally Ill. No doubt this will fire up a vigorous debate in the community which I strongly encourage. [...]

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Contemporary Issues of Aging

by on 4 December 2007 in Ageing, Canberra, Social Justice

Like most areas in Australia, Canberra has an aging population with multiple challenges for government to ensure we have appropriate programs and facilities in place to support the community now and into the future. As figures from the Chief Minister’s Department show, the most rapid growth in age groups over the next 25 years will [...]

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