How Victoria's voluntary assisted dying laws are going to change

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Under the new amendments, the time period for all terminally diagnosed patients to apply will be extended from the original 6 months to 12 months, giving patients more time to consider and arrange related matters. The "gag clause" in the law will also be abolished, and doctors can take the initiative to discuss the option of voluntary assisted dying with patients. Non-Australian citizens and non-permanent residents will also be included in the s…