This report was prepared at the request of the Victorian government, following a major incident at the Parkville youth justice centre on 6 and 7 March 2016.

This report looks at a range of work that is underway across the disability, health and ageing sectors to strengthen and safeguard the rights of vulnerable Victorians.

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Ministerial Advisory Panel was given the responsibility of developing a safe and compassionate voluntary assisted dying framework for Victoria.

The purpose of this interim report is to reflect the range of views that the Voluntary Assisted Dying Ministerial Advisory Panel has noted and will be considering in the development of its recommendations for the introduction of voluntary assisted dying in Victoria.

This discussion paper seeks feedback on the Parliamentary Committee's recommendations to help create a safe and practical voluntary assisted dying framework.