Greens leader Richard Di Natale will introduce a federal assisted dying bill next year, following Victoria's successful move to pass euthanasia legislation. The Greens leader told ABC TV the party will lead a push to lift the federal ban on legislating voluntary assisted dying. Greens to introduce federal euthanasia bill https://t.co/xmiigaunkY pic.twitter.com/lcekOVHllS — Sky News Australia (@SkyNewsAust) November 25, 2017Victoria's euthanasia legislation was passed in the upper house on 22 November and proponents are now seeking approval from the lower house. Di Natale said Victoria's bill could be used as a basis for other Australian states and territories. He also said there are a number of MPs on all sides of politics who are in support of assisted dying laws.

Source: Huffington Post November 26, 2017 03:33 UTC