NT Legislation Underway - NT AG Will Vote Yes

Suzanne James

10 February 2026

NT Attorney General Marie-Clare Boothby confirmed on January 2 the CLP will introduce a Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Bill in “mid-2026”, for a conscience vote, and that she “will be voting in favour”.

“The more I look into this and the more recommendations that get put forward, it’s showing me Territorians do want to have the right to be terminally ill and end their life.”

Having previously indicated “early 2026” as the intended time frame, Boothby preempted criticism of the delay, saying “It’s a sensitive and complex reform” and “we are taking the time to get it right”.

After 30 years of frustration, two major recent inquiries recommending VAD for the NT and three years after the Commonwealth veto was overturned, Territorians and advocates will be watching closely to ensure the CLP introduces the bill by mid-year as promised.