Since the early 1980s the principal objective of Dying with Dignity WA has been to advocate for enhanced choice at the end of life, and to work for the successful passage through the WA Parliament of voluntary assisted dying legislation that is both safe and workable. This objective was achieved in December 2019 when the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2019 passed into law. It will become effective after an implementation period of up to 18 months.