The Australian state of Victoria becomes the first in the country to legalise assisted dying, or euthanasia. The legislation, which takes effect from June 2019, was passed after 100 hours of often fiery debate.

#UPDATE The Australian state of Victoria becomes the first in the country to legalise assisted dying, or euthanasia. The legislation, which takes effect from June 2019, was passed after 100 hours of often fiery debate. https://t.co/JMjrMcHYHe

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