Terminally ill Western Australians will be able to legally end their lives under legislation revealed today, if it passes State Parliament.

To be eligible for voluntary assisted dying, a person must have a life expectancy of just 6 months, or 12 if dying of a neurodegenerative condition.

Candidates will need to apply verbally twice and in writing once, and see two different doctors. The minimum time for this process is 9 days.

WA Today Political Reporter Nathan Hondros was there today for the unveiling and he told Oliver Peterson the Government believes its a “safe and compassionate” piece of legislation.

He took Perth LIVE listeners through the legislation and the process it will now go through in State Parliament.

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