Table 1 Eligibility criteria
Age | Must be over eighteen |
|---|---|
Residency requirement | The individual must have resided in Victoria for at least twelve months, and is either an Australian citizen or permanent resident |
Disease characteristics | Incurable, advanced and progressive Is expected to cause death within six months, or twelve months in the case of neurodegenerative diseases Must cause the individual suffering, which is unable to be relieved in a manner tolerable to the person |