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Grieving widow welcomes rollout of assisted dying in Victoria

Christine Thornton treasures the photo albums her husband Troy created before his death at a Swiss euthanasia clinic

Christine Thornton treasures the photo albums her husband Troy created before his death at a Swiss euthanasia clinic Source: SBS

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It's estimated up to 150 people will choose to end their lives through Victoria's new assisted dying program each year.

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