Greens to again push for euthanasia laws

The Greens will again push to legalise voluntary euthanasia in the next federal parliament.

Greens leader Richard Di Natale on Monday vowed the minor party would introduce "dying with dignity" laws after Saturday's election.

"We are calling on both the opposition and the government to support a free vote so Australians right around the country, if they have a terminal illness, do have the option in their final days of knowing they won't die a death that entails so much suffering," Senator Di Natale told reporters outside an early voting centre in Melbourne.

The Greens' legislation would include safeguards and would only be introduced after consultation with the community and medical professionals, Senator Di Natale said.

Former Greens leader Bob Brown - who fought to reinstate the rights of territory governments to legalise voluntary euthanasia back in 2010 - on Monday backed Senator Di Natale's call.

Dr Brown said Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten should commit to allowing MPs a free vote on the issue in the next parliament.

"This is about human compassion and kindness, and the right of people to make up their own minds on what may be the most important decision of their lives," the 71-year-old said.