Voluntary assisted dying laws in South Australia – what do they mean for retirement village operators?

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In this episode, we discuss voluntary assisted dying laws in the context of retirement villages in South Australia. The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 (SA) came into operation in South Australia on 31 January 2023.

While on first glance it may appear that the new voluntary assisted dying laws are not relevant to retirement villages, there are legal obligations and practical issues that operators should consider.

For more information, please refer to our Briefing which also discusses the new laws in the context of the aged care and disability sectors.

You can find other information and resources at oloughlinsonair.com.au. O’Loughlins is a legal firm based in South Australia. The information in this podcast is for general information only and not to be relied on as legal or other advice. Please consult with your legal advisor for advice about your particular circumstances.

 

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Rebecca Barr

Rebecca Barr | Partner

Rebecca specialises in advising the health, aged care and retirement living sectors on a broad range of issues, from mergers and acquisitions and commercial matters through to regulatory advice. She has worked in Adelaide and interstate at an international law firm.

Rebecca is also the host and producer of O'Loughlins on air, a podcast on current legal issues in health, aged care and retirement living.

Melanie Fuss

Melanie Fuss | Special Counsel

Melanie has more than 20 years’ experience in a wide range of legal roles covering areas of practice including property, commercial and government.

Since joining O’Loughlins in 2018, she has specialised in advising clients in the health, aged care and retirement living sector.

Melanie’s broad experience, along with her knowledge of the sector, enables her to navigate complex regulatory regimes, draft user-friendly documents and deal with the multifaceted issues that arise in an ever-changing sector.

Disclaimer

This podcast and related resources are for general information only and are not to be relied on as legal or other advice.  Please consult with your legal advisor for advice about your particular circumstances.