Polling: Voluntary assisted dying in South Australia

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Media Release 4 in 5 South Australians Back Victorian Model of Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws

Full report SA Polling – May 2021 – Voluntary assisted dying in South Australia

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    The Australia Institute surveyed a representative sample of 511 South Australians about voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in February of 2021.

    The results show that more than four in five South Australians (83%) support VAD laws based on the Victorian model being adopted in the state, while just one in 10 (10%) are opposed.

    Key Findings:

    • More than 4 in 5 South Australians (83%) support VAD laws based on the Victorian model being adopted in the state.
      • Just one in 10 (10%) are opposed.
    • Support for the Victorian model is high among all voter types, with 80% of Coalition voters, 84% of Labor voters and 97% of Greens voters backing the laws.
    • Support for the Victorian model is high among all age groups, with 88% of those 18-34 years old, 79% of those aged 35-54 years old and 84% of those aged 55 years or older supporting the reform.

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