Andrew Denton DYING WITH DIGNITY

According to surveys, more than 85 per cent of Australians currently support the legislation of voluntary assisted dying (VAD) to allow for better choice and control at the end of a person’s life. But despite this, less than half of our states and territories have passed an assisted dying law (see breakout). It’s a topic TV presenter and personality Andrew Denton is particularly passionate about. “We’re all going to die,” the 61-year-old tells WHO of why he feels this issue is important to address. “We live longer than ever before