The Queensland Government has appointed the Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board to oversee, monitor and report on the operation of voluntary assisted dying in Queensland from 1 January 2023.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said the appointment of the nine-person Board was an important step towards making voluntary assisted dying a reality in Queensland.
“In September of last year, I was honoured to be part of the Parliament that passed the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021,” she said.
“It must be made clear, only the Labor Palaszczuk government could deliver this result as the LNP voted against the legislation.
“We thought it was important eligible Queenslanders who are suffering and dying deserve to be supported in their decision to end their life, on their terms.”
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board is an independent oversight body that supports the safe, practical and transparent operation of voluntary assisted dying in Queensland.
The board will review each completed voluntary assisted dying case to ensure compliance with the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021, consider strategic recommendations, and provide annual reports on the operation of voluntary assisted dying in Queensland.
Minister D’Ath said the board members came from diverse backgrounds and have specialist expertise across a range of clinical, legal and other professional areas.
“We are honoured to welcome the nine inaugural board members, each of whom bring relevant skills and experience to effectively oversee the operation of voluntary assisted dying in Queensland.”
