Palm Island
PlaceReferenced in 2 bills
Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021
This bill establishes a voluntary assisted dying scheme in Queensland, giving eligible adults who are suffering from a terminal condition the legal right to choose the timing and manner of their death with medical assistance. It creates a detailed request and assessment process with extensive safeguards, an independent oversight board, and legal protections for participating health practitioners.
Local Government (Empowering Councils) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
This bill reforms Queensland's local government laws to reduce red tape for councils, strengthen the role of mayors, overhaul the conflicts of interest and councillor conduct frameworks, and clarify rules around councillor pay, leave and eligibility. It also formalises rating exemptions for Indigenous councils and makes it easier for disaster-affected councils to act during election caretaker periods.