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Exit International is the pro-choice voluntary euthanasia/ assisted suicide organisation founded by Dr Philip Nitschke. In 1996, Dr Nitschke became the first doctor in the world to give legal voluntary euthanasia under the Rights of the Terminally Ill Act of the Northern Territory.
Based in Darwin, Exit International operates internationally. Exit was previously known as Exit Australia and the Voluntary Euthanasia Research Foundation. |
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Exit International is the pro-choice voluntary euthanasia/ assisted suicide organisation founded by Dr Philip Nitschke. In 1996, Dr Nitschke became the first doctor in the world to give legal voluntary euthanasia under the Rights of the Terminally Ill Act of the Northern Territory.
Based in Darwin, Exit International operates internationally. Exit was previously known as Exit Australia and the Voluntary Euthanasia Research Foundation. |
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ExitNet features on Australian National TV
Cooperation between Seriously Ill Exit Members Leads to Good Outcomes for Both
3 March 2008
Don and Iris set out to help each other and their friend Angie obtain the drugs necessary for a peaceful and reliable end of life option.
They are all Victorian Exit members and Don and Angie are both seriously ill. Because of this, Don says, he has "nothing to loose."
To see their story see Channel 7 National News, 3rd - 4th March, 2008.
(Above) Don and Iris eating Tacos in Tijuana Mexico to celebrate the successful aquisition of their euthanasia drug, mid Feb 2008.
 To view video of Don and Iris Mexican trip - click HERE To watch Angie explaining why she asked Don to help - click HERE To view the Federal Police raid on Don and Angie's house - click HERE
Read Don's Views in DON'S DIARY - click HERE
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DIY with Betty: Exit Launches YouTube.com Videos Ahead of New Digital Version of Peaceful Pill Handbook
Doing it with Betty
1 January 2008 
The first of 16 instructional video clips on end of life options by Exit International. These clips will be launched in early 2008 and form part of the new On-Line edition of The Peaceful Pill Handbook.
The first four describe the use of helium and the plastic Exit bag.
Eight will be posted on the steps involved in making a Peaceful Pill.
The final four on extending the shelf life of Nembutal.
Some of these clips will also be released to YouTube.com
To view Doing it with Betty - click HERE or on the YouTube picture.
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Attorney General Threatens Exit Workshops |
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16 October 2007
16 Oct 2007 - Exit Director Dr Philip Nitschke has received a letter from the office of the Attorney General Philip Ruddock claiming that the use of The Peaceful Pill Handbook or the YouTube video The Single Shot is in breach of the law. Details of this have been forwarded to the Victorian Police.
This appears to be a reaction by a Federal government upset by the activities of Exit and the candidacy of Exit Director Philip Nitschke in the forthcoming Federal election where he will challenge the anti euthanasia religious zealot, sitting member Kevin Andrews.
To read the AG's letter and the Exit response – click HERE
To read Greg Barns report for Crikey; click HERE
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16 Oct 2007
Exit Director Dr Philip Nitschke has received a letter from the office of the Attorney General Philip Ruddock claiming that the use of The Peaceful Pill Handbook or the YouTube video The Single Shot is in breach of the law. Details of this have been forwarded to the Victorian Police.
This appears to be a reaction by a Federal government upset by the activities of Exit and the candidacy of Exit Director Philip Nitschke in the forthcoming Federal election where he will challenge the anti euthanasia religious zealot, sitting member Kevin Andrews.
To read the AG's letter and the Exit response – click HERE
To read Greg Barns report for Crikey; click HERE
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Menzies Campaign ready to Launch |
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| Corflute election signs ready for distribution |
16 September 2007
The campaign against Kevin Andrews in his seat of Menzies in Victoria is ready to go. A team of support has been assembled led by campaign director Lindy Boyd.
Generous donations from around Australia has given the project a budget of ~$100,000 which will enable a thorough campaign to be mounted.
Exit Director Dr Philip Nitschke has described the campaign as very exciting.
"This is a chance to give the voters of Menzies a chance to vote for a candidate that represents real choice - Kevin Andrews has been in parliament for over a decade and consistently worked to control and restrict - this is something we intend to change".
To visit Dr Nitschke's Campaign Website click HERE
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| Corflute election signs ready for distribution |
16th Sept, 2007
The campaign against Kevin Andrews in his seat of Menzies in Victoria is ready to go. A team of support has been assembled led by campaign director Lindy Boyd.
Generous donations from around Australia has given the project a budget of ~$100,000 which will enable a thorough campaign to be mounted.
Exit Director Dr Philip Nitschke has described the campaign as very exciting.
"This is a chance to give the voters of Menzies a chance to vote for a candidate that represents real choice - Kevin Andrews has been in parliament for over a decade and consistently worked to control and restrict - this is something we intend to change".
To visit Dr Nitschke's Campaign Website click HERE
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Single Shot: Exit Members make progress on the Peaceful Pill |
28 August 2007
In July 2007 Exit International members gathered in Queensland to trial the "Single Shot" coffee pot pressure vessel for the manufacture of the euthanasia Peaceful Pill.
The equipment was developed by Exit members in South Australia and uses small quantities of ingredients to make a single Peaceful Pill in a process that takes less than 8 hours and can be carried out in the kitchen.
The video shows the process.
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28 Aug, 2007
In July 2007 Exit International members gathered in Queensland to trial the "Single Shot" coffee pot pressure vessel for the manufacture of the euthanasia Peaceful Pill.
The equipment was developed by Exit members in South Australia and uses small quantities of ingredients to make a single Peaceful Pill in a process that takes less than 8 hours and can be carried out in the kitchen.
The video shows the process.
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VE Challenge to Kevin Andrews |
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| Kevin Andrews with leader John Howard |
8 July 2007
Exit Director Dr Philip Nitschke will challenge Federal Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews at the next Federal Election.
It is now ten years since Andrews led the campaign to overturn the world's first Voluntary Euthanasia law.
Dr Nitschke will set up a VE campaign office in the seat of Menzies in Doncaster, Victoria.
Campaign manager will be Lindy Boyd who has worked with Dr Nitschke in the previous (1998) campaign against Andrews.
To read about the Challenge; click HERE
To see how you can assist the campaign – click HERE
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| Kevin Andrews with leader John Howard |
8th July, 2007
Exit Director Dr Philip Nitschke will challenge Federal Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews at the next Federal Election.
It is now ten years since Andrews led the campaign to overturn the world's first Voluntary Euthanasia law.
Dr Nitschke will set up a VE campaign office in the seat of Menzies in Doncaster, Victoria.
Campaign manager will be Lindy Boyd who has worked with Dr Nitschke in the previous (1998) campaign against Andrews.
To read about the Challenge; click HERE
To see how you can assist the campaign – click HERE |
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