Euthanasia bill facing tough battle in Victorian upper house

Support for the Victorian government's controversial euthanasia bill is wavering as the debate moves to the state parliament's upper house. (thur) Various amendments have been proposed, but euthanasia advocates argue the changes could make it an unworkable piece of law.

In its original form, the Victorian Government's controversial Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill would make terminally ill people with up to 12 months to live eligible for an assisted death.

The bill needs 21 votes to pass the state's upper house of parliament but, so far, has attracted about 20.

Various MPs are saying amendments are needed, some involving changes which would require people to be medically assessed as having as little as three months to live.