The Voluntary Euthanasia Party was a minor political party in Australia that campaigned for the legalization of voluntary euthanasia and assisted dying. It was officially registered with the Australian Electoral Commission in 2013 and operated primarily at the federal level.
Ideology and objectives
The party’s platform centered on the belief that competent adults should have the legal right to choose medically assisted death under appropriate safeguards. It advocated for legislative reform to amend existing criminal prohibitions on euthanasia in all Australian jurisdictions, as well as for public education on end‑of‑life issues.
Electoral participation
The Voluntary Euthanasia Party contested the 2016 Australian federal election, fielding Senate candidates in multiple states. In that election it received a modest share of the vote, insufficient to secure a seat in either house of Parliament.
Deregistration and legacy
Following the 2016 election, the party’s registration was discontinued by the Australian Electoral Commission. After deregistration, its members and supporters continued to promote euthanasia reform through other advocacy groups and political channels. The party’s existence highlighted the presence of a focused single‑issue movement within the Australian political landscape, contributing to broader public debate on assisted dying.
No further reliable encyclopedic information is available regarding the party’s leadership, detailed policy proposals beyond its central aim, or any subsequent organizational activity after deregistration.
