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Western Australia government brings on assisted dying bill

The West Australian parliament is debating voluntary assisted dying legislation which has some differences to the Victorian model.

Terminally ill people in pain and likely to have less than six months to live will be allowed to seek voluntary assisted dying under legislation proposed by the West Australian government.

Premier Mark McGowan said the drafting of the new laws follows "a culmination of lengthy and comprehensive consultation on the issue."

"Many people across the community who have had their parents or loved one pass away in agony want something done, and that’s what this is about," he said.

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By Abdallah Kamal, Cassandra Bain
Source: SBS


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