Western Australia's voluntary assisted dying legislation is set to clear its final hurdle, paving the way for 'many thousands' of people to access the scheme in years to come
Premier Mark McGowan says it will be a significant moment for the state.
MPs were granted a conscience vote and Labor backbencher Adele Farina was among the dissenters in the upper house.Mr McGowan said he was proud of the parliament for accepting the will of the public.
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