WHAT IS HAPPENING?
Victoria's Labor government has proposed laws to legalise assisted dying for the terminally ill and they will be debated in parliament before a conscience vote due by the end of the week.
HOW WILL THE DEBATE WORK?
* Premier Daniel Andrews expects the bill to be the only matter dealt with by parliament this week.
* Each MP gets 10 minutes to speak.
* Debate will go back and forth between parties through Tuesday and Wednesday.
* On Wednesday or Thursday, MPs will have the opportunity to move amendments.
* If the bill succeeds in the Legislative Assembly, it will move to the Legislative Council, where the process is repeated.
WHO WILL MOVE AMENDMENTS
* So far only opponents to the bill have publicly suggested amendments, arguing the scheme is not safe.
KEY QUOTES
* "We have this model right. I will not be supporting amendments and I want this to be a respectful debate," Premier Daniel Andrews.
* "There are serious deficiencies within the legislation and in my view there hasn't been deep engagement with the community," Deputy Premier James Merlino.
* "It will be important in the course of this debate as we are debating amendments to ensure that the robustness of the bill is not undone and so I also share the premier's views that I shall not be supporting any amendments as well," Health Minister Jill Hennessy.
* "I'll be voting against it, full stop," Opposition Leader Matthew Guy.
* "This bill is the right model for Victoria. It is a uniquely Victorian bill," government consultant Dr Brian Owler.
* "I don't think I can vote for the bill as it currently stands. I don't think the safeguards are adequate but I am looking to move some amendments," shadow treasurer Michael O'Brien.
