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Grieving widow welcomes rollout of assisted dying in Victoria

Christine Thornton.

Christine Thornton. Source: SBS

It's illegal to help someone die in Australia, with anyone doing it risking being charged with murder, manslaughter or assisting suicide. But from June 19 assisted dying will be available in Victoria. It's estimated up to 150 people will choose to end their lives through the program each year.



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