SocietyAustralia live: Australians missing in Nepal rise to 39 as Northern Territory passes assisted dying laws

Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong says the number of Australians missing after catastrophic floods along the Nepal-China border has risen from 35 to 39. The government is mobilising consular and humanitarian support, including a $5m assistance package. Separately, the Northern Territory parliament passed voluntary assisted dying legislation on a conscience vote, retaining a clause barring doctors from initiating discussions about end-of-life options. Access is limited to people expected to have 12 months or less to live.

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