“Victoria’s Upper House has passed legislation to introduce historic laws to allow doctor-assisted dying.
“The bill will return to the Lower House next week for ratification before becoming law.
“So, once in place, how is it going to work?
“Who is eligible?
“Voluntary assisted dying will only be available to Victorians who are over the age of 18 and are capable of making decisions.
“They must be suffering from an incurable illness, which causes intolerable suffering, and be expected to live for less than six months.
“Mental illness and disability alone are not grounds for access to assisted dying, but people who meet the criteria and also have a mental illness or disability will not be denied access.”
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