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A poll conducted by Newspoll on behalf of Dying with Dignity NSW reports that 85 per cent of Australians are in favour, up from 80 per cent in a 2007 poll. Ten per cent were against it, and five per cent were unsure. Support varied from 82 per cent in Queensland to 88 per cent in Western Australia.

Dr Robert Marr, spokesperson for Dying with Dignity NSW, said: "With such massive support across the country, the results of this poll send a message to the country's lawmakers that the time has come for a full debate on this issue."

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"85 per cent support voluntary euthanasia - poll". The Australian. October 26, 2009 05:55pm AEDT. <www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,26262019-12377,00.html>. The Australian, 2 Holt Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Australia. Article from: Australian Associated Press.

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