A NEWCASTLE woman who chose to die using NSW’s voluntary assisted dying laws told family she was at peace with her decision.

The woman, aged in her 80s, had terminal cancer. “They said she had six months or less to live. Her quality of life was very poor from her perception,” a family member said.

NSW’s voluntary assisted dying laws came into effect on November 28 last year.

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