In case you missed it, last week on Tuesday 28 November New South Wales became the final Australian state to legalise voluntary assisted dying (VAD).
This now means that the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory are now the only jurisdictions where it is still illegal.
The process to get approval for VAD is quite lengthy, and like all other states requires two doctors to complete.
NSW Minister for Health and Regional Health Ryan Park says the new legislation is about allowing death with dignity.
"The Act in my view . . .
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