NSW becomes final state to legalise assisted dying
Georgie MooreBreaking news reporter
NSW has become the final state to legalise assisted dying, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison rules out revisiting a federal ban prohibiting territories from making similar laws under a re-elected Coalition.
Amendments to the scheme passed the NSW Legislative Council 23-15 in a conscience vote on Thursday following a marathon debate, before returning briefly to the lower house for the final tick of approval.
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Georgie Moore is a breaking news reporter with The Australian Financial Review based in Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Georgie on Twitter. Email Georgie at georgie.moore@afr.com
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