Queensland to Legalise Euthanasia Amid ‘Slippery Slope’ Concerns
Queensland could become the next Australian jurisdiction to legalise euthanasia with the government set to introduce new laws into Parliament next week.
However, one expert warns that the continuing adoption of euthanasia in the country would result in a slippery slope, where “death on demand” becomes the norm.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the state Parliament would hold a conscience vote on the Bill, which includes increased safeguards to prevent “doctor shopping” and abuse of the system.
The premier said she was motivated to legalise the practice after witnessing the deaths of her grandmother and uncle last year.