Access to euthanasia and assisted suicide became available in Queensland on 1st January 2023.[i] Since the passage of this legislation by the previous Queensland Labor government, annual reports now reveal that up until 30 June 2024, a staggering 1,038 deaths have taken place under these provisions.[ii] These numbers are not merely statistics; they represent a […]
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As many of you may have already seen, I had the opportunity to appear on the SBS Insight program that aired yesterday. While fully aware of the ideological bias, and in anticipation that the platform may not be sympathetic to our position, still I recognised the critical importance of ensuring that our voice is present
On 1 January, Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) became eligible for Queenslanders. Due to the hustle and bustle of the Christmas period, this piece of legislation may have slipped under the radar for most people in the state, but make no mistake, this is a historic milestone – and a disastrous one at that. For the
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On Thursday 16th September 2021, the Queensland Labor Government passed legislation which legalised both assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia. The legislation is entitled the “Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021” and will take effect on 1st January 2023. The passage of this Act represents a parting of the ways in Queensland from a medical system that
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