Euthanasia Laws Act 1997, section 50a, clearly stated whether the person is capable of carrying out or permitting the intentional killing of a person or l Helping a person end their life is considered euthanasia. laws as a criminal act. But in my opinion, euthanasia should be legalized, because it is less painful and less moral. Patients should be able and free to choose their time of death. People with an illness like cancer should have a say when they want to end their lives. Indeed, cancer is the most dangerous and common disease in Australia, accounting for a quarter of all deaths in Australia. Cancer also causes significant pain associated with cancer and it is chronic pain. Many cancer patients often experience symptoms of fatigue, weakness, mental illness, anxiety and depression. Most of these symptoms are very difficult to eliminate or manage, and can affect the function of individual senses and faculties..