Sep 16th, 2021 by Derek Humphry
Queensland will become the fifth Australian state to legalize voluntary assisted dying (VAD) after state Parliament passed a historic bill on Thursday.
After more than two days of emotionally charged debate, the bill passed with 61 MPs supporting the legislation and 30 voting against it.
The new laws — which are not set to take effect until January 2023 — will allow people aged 18 and older who are expected to die within 12 months, and who meet strict eligibility criteria, to seek medical assistance to end their lives.
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