Australian state of Victoria passes assisted dying bill

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KIRBY, Tony

Reaction has been mixed in Australia to news that the southern state of Victoria (home to some 6 million people, one quarter of the country's population) has approved an assisted dying bill that will enable certain terminally ill patients to end their lives with the assistance of a physician. On Nov 22, 2017, the state's upper house voted 22–18 to approve the controversial bill, with some members openly weeping as they cast their vote. Members from all parties were allowed a conscience vote (meaning they could vote how they personally wanted to vote on the issue).

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600(18)30065-1

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