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NSW legalises voluntary assisted dying

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NSW has become the last state to legalise voluntary assisted dying.

The bill passed the upper house 23-15 before being sent back to the lower house for final approval.

MPs spent more than eight hours debating nearly 100 amendments on Wednesday but have finally come to a decision today.

Voluntary assisted dying advocate Andrew Denton told Deborah Knight he is overcome with a lot of emotion amid the announcement and its means “a lot” to families.

“It’s a great vindication … and offers hope to others,” he said.

“It’s an evolution of compassion in our society.”

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Dying with Dignity representative Shayne Higson told Jim Wilson the announcement comes with mixed emotions.

“This is a law that is much needed.”

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