Voluntary assisted dying legislation passes in WA

Western Australia has become the second state to pass voluntary assisted dying legislation, giving terminally ill patients with up to six months to live the option of ending their lives.

Supporters of Assisted Dying legislation outside WA's Parliament House Source: AAP

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