Australians missing in Nepal

Australia is grappling with two significant developments: the number of Australians reported missing in Nepal has risen to 39, as confirmed by Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, while the Northern Territory has passed voluntary assisted dying legislation, making it legal nation-wide. The Northern Territory's Rights of the Terminally Ill Bill passed on a conscience vote, though it retained a controversial gag clause that prevents doctors from proactively discussing end-of-life options with patients.