Queensland warned not to tear apart assisted dying bill with amendments that create unworkable barriers

Expert says additional safeguards proposed by some faith-based organisations are unnecessary for an already ‘safe and measured’ legislation

Leading Australian experts in voluntary assisted dying law have urged the Queensland parliament not to tear apart the state’s “measured” legislation, amid concerns opponents will push for amendments that create unworkable barriers to access.

Queensland MPs will vote on whether to allow voluntary assisted dying, with safeguards, later this month.

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