Voluntary assisted dying more popular than expected in WA, figures show
In short:
Voluntary assisted dying accounted for 541 deaths in WA in 2025-26, or 2.9 per cent of all deaths in the state.
The annual report found uptake is far higher than predicted when the law began in 2021, putting pressure on a small number of doctors who are authorised to administer the treatment.
What’s next?
The board that oversees the laws is considering whether the time limits for people to be eligible are too restrictive.
