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We don't know all the details of how voluntary assisted dying will work yet – but the system is ready

  • Written by Ben White, Professor of Law, Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Queensland University of Technology
We don't know all the details of how voluntary assisted dying will work yet – but the system is readyOn June 19, Victoria will become the first state in Australia to legalise voluntary assisted dying. From shutterstock.com

Voluntary assisted dying becomes a lawful choice for Victorians from June 19. To be eligible, two doctors must assess a person to have an incurable, advanced and progressive medical condition that will cause death within six...

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