Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
National
Emily Woods

FOUND: Eight deaths after voluntary assisted dying refusals | Mind Blowing Facts

An elderly man took his own life after a stroke as he wasn't eligible for voluntary assisted dying. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Eight people with declining health who were denied access to voluntary assisted dying have taken their own lives since the laws came into effect in Victoria, a coroner has found.

Melbourne man Geoffrey McConachy suffered from a stroke in late 2022 while on a trip to visit his son overseas, which profoundly impacted his speech and led to loss of life enjoyment.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.