Reforms to give Victorians greater access to voluntary assisted dying (VAD) passed parliament late on Friday night.

The reforms remove a "gag clause" that had prevented doctors from raising VAD with patients.

The amendments also stipulate that a health practitioner who conscientiously objects to VAD must provide a minimum amount of information to a patient about the option.

There are also changes to eligibility criteria that mean people with neurodegenerative diseases will no longer need a third prognosis if their expected life span is between six and 12 months.

The amendments passed the Upper House 26 to 14 after MPs from all sides were granted a conscience vote.

Opposition leader Brad Battin previously opposed VAD, but changed his mind to vote for the reforms after personal experien

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