Voluntary assisted dying in Victoria: the report card is mixed but we now know what we have to do.

An editorial is presented reflecting on the mixed outcomes of voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in Victoria over the past four years, highlighting both progress and shortcomings, including challenges in practitioner availability and concerns about bureaucratic formalities. Topics include the increasing acceptance of VAD, challenges in implementation, and the urgent need for systematic, long-term data collection to assess the impact on various aspects of healthcare, and end-of-life experiences.