The upper house of the West Australian parliament has voted 24-11 in favour of the voluntary assisted dying bill, virtually ensuring it will be legalised.
Voluntary assisted dying is set to be legalised in Western Australia after the government's legislation passed the upper house.
Former attorney-general Michael Mischin was among Liberal politicians who spoke out against the bill, saying he feared it lacked proper safeguards. "But my responsibility is more than just self-interest. I'm not persuaded the bill is anywhere near as good as it should be."Liberal powerbroker Peter Collier lashed out at the premier, saying his"shrill" public commentary denigrating opponents of the bill was unbecoming of his position.
Mr McGowan had pushed for the bill to pass before Christmas and been critical of staunch conservative Nick Goiran for holding up the debate.
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