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Victoria set to become first Australian state to legalise voluntary euthanasia

Victorian MPs hug after Assisted Dying Bill passes the Legislative Council

Victorian MPs hug after Assisted Dying Bill passes the Legislative Council Source: AAP

Victoria is to become the first state in Australia to legalise voluntary assisted dying. The scheme will be in operation by 2019.



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