Residents of Victoria state in Australia now have option of euthanasia
In terms of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act, a person 18 years or older must have an advanced disease causing them unacceptable suffering that is likely to cause their death within six months
19 June 2019 - 18:12
Melbourne, Australia — Voluntary euthanasia became legal in the Australian state of Victoria on Wednesday, with the government saying it had extensive safeguards to prevent the process being misused while allowing people a compassionate choice over how they die.
The legislation came into effect 18 months after it was passed by the state parliament in November 2017. Experts think the Victorian model may become a template for other Australian states if the introduction is seen as successful...
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