The Victorian Government has made changes to the state's voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws to make the service more accessible to those suffering from terminal illnesses.

There have been 13 proposed amendments to the current legislation that was introduced in 2017, including removing a clause that banned doctors from suggesting VAD as a valid option to terminally ill patients wishing to discuss end-of-life options.

It has also extended the life expectancy limit for eligibility from six months to a year, and allowed people with degenerative diseases to require the consent of just two doctors rather than three.

Premier Jacinta Allan claimed the changes made it easier and fairer for those with terminal illnesses, whilst still keeping the process robust and safe.

"People who are terminally ill and suffering in pain deserve the choice to live out their last days with dignity," she said

"We're reforming [VAD] to make it clearer and more compassionate for patients and their families, while keeping the safeguards secure."

Victoria was the first state to introduce VAD laws in the 21st century, with all states having followed suit since then.

The ACT is set to introduce laws of its own next month, whilst the Northern Territory currently has no VAD laws, having been scrapped in 1997 by the federal government at the time.

In Victoria, people can ask for voluntary assisted dying if they have an advanced disease that will cause their death and is causing the person suffering that is unacceptable to them.

They must be over the age of 18, have lived in Victoria for the past year, and have the ability to make the request themselves.

The state's health minister said the new changes now bring Victoria's laws into line with those of other states, and have also taken into account feedback from doctors in the state.

"We know our Australian-first VAD laws work to alleviate suffering and give Victorians a safe choice – but we know we need to bring them into line with other states, so more Victorians can live out their final days on their own terms," Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said.

"We've listened to doctors who have told us they want to have open, honest conversations with patients about all their end-of-life options, so they can make safe and informed decisions."

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