Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has indicated that there will be a conscience vote on a proposal to legalize euthanasia. Gillard, though, is conflicted on the issue and has voiced concerns about whether adequate safeguards can be crafted. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/julia-gillard-conflicted-on-euthanasia-but-open-to-debating-the-issue/story-fn59niix-1225929500111 Gillard’s concerns were addressed by Jan Bernheim, a Belgian professor and right to die advocate who think s the euthanasia law in Belgium is working well. http://www.theage.com.au/national/pm-rebuffed-on-euthanasia-stand-20101003-162rc.html
Here is Wesley Smith’s respone. http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/secondhandsmoke/2010/10/04/australian-pm-right-belgium-proves-no-way-to-create-a-safe-euthanasia-system/
Richard M.