Queenslanders for End of Life Legal Options
@q4eollo.fyi
We advocate for Qld & Aust law reform to: Improve access to Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD); Widen eligibility criteria for VAD; & Allow Telehealth for VAD. We also aim to provide resources to educate Australians about their legal end of life options.
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Support for families, friends, and carers during voluntary assisted dying
Support is available for families, friends and carers helping someone through, and after the voluntary assisted dying process.
www.qld.gov.au
If the topic of voluntary assisted dying raises issues for you or your family, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Griefline on 1300 845 745; And more information at the webpage below. There is a list of 24/7 crisis services, as well as other support services.
www.qld.gov.au/health/suppo...
www.qld.gov.au/health/suppo...
This conference is on here in Brisbane, Qld.
Early bird registration ends this weekend.
Early bird registration ends this weekend.
November 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This conference is on here in Brisbane, Qld.
Early bird registration ends this weekend.
Early bird registration ends this weekend.
The House of Lords "must be one of the few in which membership can be bought and is therefore blatantly corrupt."
"The Lords’ composition is indefensible and its powers anti-democratic."
And the UK terminally ill are now bearing the brunt of this epic tragedy.
"The Lords’ composition is indefensible and its powers anti-democratic."
And the UK terminally ill are now bearing the brunt of this epic tragedy.
Unelected Lords are blocking assisted dying – this is a democratic outrage | Simon Jenkins
Unelected Lords are blocking assisted dying – this is a democratic outrage | Simon Jenkins
Second chambers are a good idea, but they should not be able to overturn clear decisions reached by an elected body, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The House of Lords "must be one of the few in which membership can be bought and is therefore blatantly corrupt."
"The Lords’ composition is indefensible and its powers anti-democratic."
And the UK terminally ill are now bearing the brunt of this epic tragedy.
"The Lords’ composition is indefensible and its powers anti-democratic."
And the UK terminally ill are now bearing the brunt of this epic tragedy.
B6 toxicity is a concern.
The review included 248 public submissions. It said 103 people reported "severe, sometimes permanent, health effects from vitamin B6 toxicity", including peripheral neuropathy, nerve damage, muscle weakness, "and significant impacts on daily life and employment".
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The review included 248 public submissions. It said 103 people reported "severe, sometimes permanent, health effects from vitamin B6 toxicity", including peripheral neuropathy, nerve damage, muscle weakness, "and significant impacts on daily life and employment".
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TGA says some vitamin B6 will come off shelves and require prescriptions for large doses after rise in toxicity cases apple.news/A_FmyXxPATFC...
B6 toxicity victims 'vindicated' as TGA confirms it is coming off shelves — ABC News
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will crack down on vitamin B6 after a rise in toxicity cases causing life-altering nerve damage to many Australians.
apple.news
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
B6 toxicity is a concern.
The review included 248 public submissions. It said 103 people reported "severe, sometimes permanent, health effects from vitamin B6 toxicity", including peripheral neuropathy, nerve damage, muscle weakness, "and significant impacts on daily life and employment".
More👇
The review included 248 public submissions. It said 103 people reported "severe, sometimes permanent, health effects from vitamin B6 toxicity", including peripheral neuropathy, nerve damage, muscle weakness, "and significant impacts on daily life and employment".
More👇
Maybe the House of Lord Mucks should go, and a Senate elected by the people replace it. Might be better than a bunch of birth right nobility.
- Says the ex convict trash from the former colony Australia. 🤣🤣🤣
- Says the ex convict trash from the former colony Australia. 🤣🤣🤣
“If they continue to push against the expressed will of the democratic majority, the Lords may find that it is their own future which becomes the question.”
Christine Jardine MP joins many arguing that time-wasting tactics risk tarnishing the House's reputation.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Christine Jardine MP joins many arguing that time-wasting tactics risk tarnishing the House's reputation.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
November 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Maybe the House of Lord Mucks should go, and a Senate elected by the people replace it. Might be better than a bunch of birth right nobility.
- Says the ex convict trash from the former colony Australia. 🤣🤣🤣
- Says the ex convict trash from the former colony Australia. 🤣🤣🤣
Liberal Susan Carter's Bill to enable religions to ban VAD in NSW aged care was defeated.
Our political representatives should represent us and be held to account.
Thanks to Dying with Dignity NSW here is how they all voted.
Take note of the names, parties, & those who "Supported" the ban on VAD.
Our political representatives should represent us and be held to account.
Thanks to Dying with Dignity NSW here is how they all voted.
Take note of the names, parties, & those who "Supported" the ban on VAD.
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Liberal Susan Carter's Bill to enable religions to ban VAD in NSW aged care was defeated.
Our political representatives should represent us and be held to account.
Thanks to Dying with Dignity NSW here is how they all voted.
Take note of the names, parties, & those who "Supported" the ban on VAD.
Our political representatives should represent us and be held to account.
Thanks to Dying with Dignity NSW here is how they all voted.
Take note of the names, parties, & those who "Supported" the ban on VAD.
Astute observations from Amy.
Labor
pro mining environmental laws,
no gambling ad reform - ban teenagers from social,
sack scientists,
mates w' authoritarian babymen,
harm unemployed,
less on public health
more on dodgy defence,
against marches against genocide,
pro white supremacist marches
Labor
pro mining environmental laws,
no gambling ad reform - ban teenagers from social,
sack scientists,
mates w' authoritarian babymen,
harm unemployed,
less on public health
more on dodgy defence,
against marches against genocide,
pro white supremacist marches
November 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Astute observations from Amy.
Labor
pro mining environmental laws,
no gambling ad reform - ban teenagers from social,
sack scientists,
mates w' authoritarian babymen,
harm unemployed,
less on public health
more on dodgy defence,
against marches against genocide,
pro white supremacist marches
Labor
pro mining environmental laws,
no gambling ad reform - ban teenagers from social,
sack scientists,
mates w' authoritarian babymen,
harm unemployed,
less on public health
more on dodgy defence,
against marches against genocide,
pro white supremacist marches
Agreed.
"How else to explain political Labor’s refusal to adopt its own members’ platform, & its adherence to established Liberal Party positions on welfare, climate, the economy & the United States?"
And we still wait for Telehealth for VAD tasks; & Medicare coverage for VAD.
For the 2nd term.👎
"How else to explain political Labor’s refusal to adopt its own members’ platform, & its adherence to established Liberal Party positions on welfare, climate, the economy & the United States?"
And we still wait for Telehealth for VAD tasks; & Medicare coverage for VAD.
For the 2nd term.👎
November 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Agreed.
"How else to explain political Labor’s refusal to adopt its own members’ platform, & its adherence to established Liberal Party positions on welfare, climate, the economy & the United States?"
And we still wait for Telehealth for VAD tasks; & Medicare coverage for VAD.
For the 2nd term.👎
"How else to explain political Labor’s refusal to adopt its own members’ platform, & its adherence to established Liberal Party positions on welfare, climate, the economy & the United States?"
And we still wait for Telehealth for VAD tasks; & Medicare coverage for VAD.
For the 2nd term.👎
Damn. But no great surprise is it?
It seems that anything Govt does is up for corruption and graft with that mob?
It seems that anything Govt does is up for corruption and graft with that mob?
The Trump administration is turning drug review into make-a-deal www.statnews.com/2025/11/21/f... via @statnews.com
#FDA #science #publichealth
#FDA #science #publichealth
The Trump administration is turning drug review into make-a-deal
“FDA decision-making may be reduced to a sequence of ‘make-a-deals’ with Trump, his FDA, or even political allies,” experts warn.
www.statnews.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Damn. But no great surprise is it?
It seems that anything Govt does is up for corruption and graft with that mob?
It seems that anything Govt does is up for corruption and graft with that mob?
Reposted by Queenslanders for End of Life Legal Options
In gratitude to all who strive to make a difference in the lives of others.
#Alzheimers #dementia #gratitude #kindness #quote
#Alzheimers #dementia #gratitude #kindness #quote
November 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
In gratitude to all who strive to make a difference in the lives of others.
#Alzheimers #dementia #gratitude #kindness #quote
#Alzheimers #dementia #gratitude #kindness #quote
Don't forget to catch up on your NSL Weekend Wrap.
Its a good summary of the goings-on from wide across Australia.
VAD gets a mention - Liberal Party Member Susan Carter's bill to ban VAD from Aged care in NSW was defeated - Bewdy.
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Its a good summary of the goings-on from wide across Australia.
VAD gets a mention - Liberal Party Member Susan Carter's bill to ban VAD from Aged care in NSW was defeated - Bewdy.
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Welcome to the 23 November 2025 edition of the NSL Weekend Wrap, your weekly round-up of news and views on Australian #secular issues! #auspol #secularism
https://www.nsl.org.au/columns/weekend-wrap-for-23-november-2025/
https://www.nsl.org.au/columns/weekend-wrap-for-23-november-2025/
Weekend Wrap for 23 November 2025 - National Secular Lobby
Catch up on the latest Australian secular news with the NSL's Weekend Wrap for 23 November 2025.
www.nsl.org.au
November 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Don't forget to catch up on your NSL Weekend Wrap.
Its a good summary of the goings-on from wide across Australia.
VAD gets a mention - Liberal Party Member Susan Carter's bill to ban VAD from Aged care in NSW was defeated - Bewdy.
More 👇
Its a good summary of the goings-on from wide across Australia.
VAD gets a mention - Liberal Party Member Susan Carter's bill to ban VAD from Aged care in NSW was defeated - Bewdy.
More 👇
Good news - and a big relief: Liberal MLC Susan Carter's bill to allow religions to ban VAD in their aged care in NSW failed. The vote was 23 to 16.
At least some parliaments are working for the majority of their people. (Unlike the UK. The House of Lords are unrepresentative swill over there...)
At least some parliaments are working for the majority of their people. (Unlike the UK. The House of Lords are unrepresentative swill over there...)
The NSW Legislative Council this week voted 23–16 against a Bill that would have allowed faith-based aged care facilities to decline offering Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) on site. #nswpol
https://www.theweeklysource.com.au/controversial-changes-to-nsw-vad-laws-rejected/
https://www.theweeklysource.com.au/controversial-changes-to-nsw-vad-laws-rejected/
Controversial changes to NSW VAD laws rejected
Alex Greenwich, who introduced the original VAD legislation in 2021, said, the bill "would have cruelly limited access to voluntary assisted dying in aged care homes".
www.theweeklysource.com.au
November 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Good news - and a big relief: Liberal MLC Susan Carter's bill to allow religions to ban VAD in their aged care in NSW failed. The vote was 23 to 16.
At least some parliaments are working for the majority of their people. (Unlike the UK. The House of Lords are unrepresentative swill over there...)
At least some parliaments are working for the majority of their people. (Unlike the UK. The House of Lords are unrepresentative swill over there...)
@albomp.bsky.social & @patrickgorman.bsky.social
Do you think the Office of the PM could put some time aside one morning to fix this please?
Do you think the Office of the PM could put some time aside one morning to fix this please?
Today is Saturday No. 28 of the Albanese Govt's 2nd term.
We still don't have:
👉 Telehealth use decriminalised for VAD tasks
👉 Medicare coverage for VAD tasks
This govt, for the 2nd term, continues to ignore our terminally ill Aussies - especially our rural & remote patients.
What's Govt for?
We still don't have:
👉 Telehealth use decriminalised for VAD tasks
👉 Medicare coverage for VAD tasks
This govt, for the 2nd term, continues to ignore our terminally ill Aussies - especially our rural & remote patients.
What's Govt for?
November 22, 2025 at 6:33 AM
@albomp.bsky.social & @patrickgorman.bsky.social
Do you think the Office of the PM could put some time aside one morning to fix this please?
Do you think the Office of the PM could put some time aside one morning to fix this please?
Today is Saturday No. 28 of the Albanese Govt's 2nd term.
We still don't have:
👉 Telehealth use decriminalised for VAD tasks
👉 Medicare coverage for VAD tasks
This govt, for the 2nd term, continues to ignore our terminally ill Aussies - especially our rural & remote patients.
What's Govt for?
We still don't have:
👉 Telehealth use decriminalised for VAD tasks
👉 Medicare coverage for VAD tasks
This govt, for the 2nd term, continues to ignore our terminally ill Aussies - especially our rural & remote patients.
What's Govt for?
November 22, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Today is Saturday No. 28 of the Albanese Govt's 2nd term.
We still don't have:
👉 Telehealth use decriminalised for VAD tasks
👉 Medicare coverage for VAD tasks
This govt, for the 2nd term, continues to ignore our terminally ill Aussies - especially our rural & remote patients.
What's Govt for?
We still don't have:
👉 Telehealth use decriminalised for VAD tasks
👉 Medicare coverage for VAD tasks
This govt, for the 2nd term, continues to ignore our terminally ill Aussies - especially our rural & remote patients.
What's Govt for?
Reposted by Queenslanders for End of Life Legal Options
With 1000+ amendments added to the Bill, the risk of deliberate time-wasting from opponents is clear and profoundly unfair.
In reaction, Dame Esther Rantzen has urged the House of Lords not to "try and sabotage democracy".
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
In reaction, Dame Esther Rantzen has urged the House of Lords not to "try and sabotage democracy".
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
www.itv.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
With 1000+ amendments added to the Bill, the risk of deliberate time-wasting from opponents is clear and profoundly unfair.
In reaction, Dame Esther Rantzen has urged the House of Lords not to "try and sabotage democracy".
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
In reaction, Dame Esther Rantzen has urged the House of Lords not to "try and sabotage democracy".
www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
Reposted by Queenslanders for End of Life Legal Options
Over the first two debates, those opposed to the Bill have spoken for six hours! Meanwhile, supporters of the Bill (excluding the Bill sponsor) have spoken for less than an hour.
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Over the first two debates, those opposed to the Bill have spoken for six hours! Meanwhile, supporters of the Bill (excluding the Bill sponsor) have spoken for less than an hour.
This is a terrible injustice to the terminally ill.
Sabotage by the Peers of the Realm it certainly is.
The names of those perpetuating this travesty should be widely publicised.
Perhaps the UK needs to rid itself of the House of Lords.
Sabotage by the Peers of the Realm it certainly is.
The names of those perpetuating this travesty should be widely publicised.
Perhaps the UK needs to rid itself of the House of Lords.
On the second day of debate for the Assisted Dying Bill, over nearly five hours, peers debated only 21 amendments.
Meanwhile, 82 new amendments were added in the past week!
This isn’t scrutiny, it’s sabotage.
www.mydeath-mydecision.org.uk/2025/11/21/a...
Meanwhile, 82 new amendments were added in the past week!
This isn’t scrutiny, it’s sabotage.
www.mydeath-mydecision.org.uk/2025/11/21/a...
Assisted Dying Bill at risk of being talked out by House of Lords - My Death, My Decision
On the second day of debate for the Committee of the Whole House for the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, peers debated only one group, representing 21 amendments. Meanwhile, 82 new amendments were added b...
www.mydeath-mydecision.org.uk
November 22, 2025 at 6:19 AM
This is a terrible injustice to the terminally ill.
Sabotage by the Peers of the Realm it certainly is.
The names of those perpetuating this travesty should be widely publicised.
Perhaps the UK needs to rid itself of the House of Lords.
Sabotage by the Peers of the Realm it certainly is.
The names of those perpetuating this travesty should be widely publicised.
Perhaps the UK needs to rid itself of the House of Lords.
Reposted by Queenslanders for End of Life Legal Options
For all who strive to live fully with dementia and all who offer support.
#Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #ENDALZ #quote
#Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #ENDALZ #quote
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
For all who strive to live fully with dementia and all who offer support.
#Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #ENDALZ #quote
#Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #ENDALZ #quote
As we approach year's end it's worth a quick reminder:
How’s your End of Life #EOL checklist?
Have you:
👉 Communicated your EOL wishes
👉 A legally binding Advance Health Directive
👉 A Will
👉 An Enduring Power of Attorney
👉 Communicated your EOL wishes again. Yep do it again.
How’s your End of Life #EOL checklist?
Have you:
👉 Communicated your EOL wishes
👉 A legally binding Advance Health Directive
👉 A Will
👉 An Enduring Power of Attorney
👉 Communicated your EOL wishes again. Yep do it again.
November 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
As we approach year's end it's worth a quick reminder:
How’s your End of Life #EOL checklist?
Have you:
👉 Communicated your EOL wishes
👉 A legally binding Advance Health Directive
👉 A Will
👉 An Enduring Power of Attorney
👉 Communicated your EOL wishes again. Yep do it again.
How’s your End of Life #EOL checklist?
Have you:
👉 Communicated your EOL wishes
👉 A legally binding Advance Health Directive
👉 A Will
👉 An Enduring Power of Attorney
👉 Communicated your EOL wishes again. Yep do it again.
"Of these three treatments, the shingles vaccine was found to be the most promising, particularly as it requires a maximum of two doses and has a strong safety record. Previous studies show people who had the jab could be 16% less likely to develop dementia."
Worth noting. Perhaps followup with GP👇
Worth noting. Perhaps followup with GP👇
Shingles vaccine most promising common drug to potentially prevent Alzheimer’s news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h... by @uniofexeternews.bsky.social
#Alzheimers #dementia #shingles #vaccines
#Alzheimers #dementia #shingles #vaccines
Shingles vaccine most promising common drug to potentially prevent Alzheimer’s - research
A new study has identified three existing medications that could be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The research funded by Alzheimer’s Society and led by the University of Exeter,...
news.exeter.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
"Of these three treatments, the shingles vaccine was found to be the most promising, particularly as it requires a maximum of two doses and has a strong safety record. Previous studies show people who had the jab could be 16% less likely to develop dementia."
Worth noting. Perhaps followup with GP👇
Worth noting. Perhaps followup with GP👇
Speaking of incompetent Governments Albo reckons the states need to spend less on our hospitals.
Albo ignores our gambling problems,our environment & climate problems, our Telehealth / Medicare for VAD issues, but he DOES have time to spend less on our hospitals.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Albo ignores our gambling problems,our environment & climate problems, our Telehealth / Medicare for VAD issues, but he DOES have time to spend less on our hospitals.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
'Beyond belief': PM tells states to spend less on hospitals
Health ministers are furious with a letter from the prime minister demanding they rein in spending if they want a public hospital funding deal honoured.
www.abc.net.au
November 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Speaking of incompetent Governments Albo reckons the states need to spend less on our hospitals.
Albo ignores our gambling problems,our environment & climate problems, our Telehealth / Medicare for VAD issues, but he DOES have time to spend less on our hospitals.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Albo ignores our gambling problems,our environment & climate problems, our Telehealth / Medicare for VAD issues, but he DOES have time to spend less on our hospitals.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The UK public should be aware of this injustice orchestrated by their un-elected, so called Govt representatives.
The public wants assisted dying. So too the House of Commons. The house of Lords says "no".
Pass the Law or get rid of the House of Lords
www.mydeath-mydecision.org.uk/2025/11/18/t...
The public wants assisted dying. So too the House of Commons. The house of Lords says "no".
Pass the Law or get rid of the House of Lords
www.mydeath-mydecision.org.uk/2025/11/18/t...
November 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The UK public should be aware of this injustice orchestrated by their un-elected, so called Govt representatives.
The public wants assisted dying. So too the House of Commons. The house of Lords says "no".
Pass the Law or get rid of the House of Lords
www.mydeath-mydecision.org.uk/2025/11/18/t...
The public wants assisted dying. So too the House of Commons. The house of Lords says "no".
Pass the Law or get rid of the House of Lords
www.mydeath-mydecision.org.uk/2025/11/18/t...
Tragic.
Disgusting behaviour from so called Peers.
Disgusting behaviour from so called Peers.
Nearly 1,000 amendments have now been tabled to the Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Lords. Last Friday, Peers covered only seven. A small group of opponents are using this tactic to slow the progress of the Bill, and at this pace, scrutiny would take more than twenty years.
November 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Tragic.
Disgusting behaviour from so called Peers.
Disgusting behaviour from so called Peers.
Hooray! Good news!
The gag clause in Victoria has been removed - this plus other VAD law amendments have passed the upper house by 26 votes to 14!!
More details here👇
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The gag clause in Victoria has been removed - this plus other VAD law amendments have passed the upper house by 26 votes to 14!!
More details here👇
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Changes to Voluntary Assisted Dying laws pass Victorian parliament
The amendments remove a "gag order" that prevented doctors from raising Voluntary Assisted Dying as an option for patients with terminal illness.
www.abc.net.au
November 18, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Hooray! Good news!
The gag clause in Victoria has been removed - this plus other VAD law amendments have passed the upper house by 26 votes to 14!!
More details here👇
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The gag clause in Victoria has been removed - this plus other VAD law amendments have passed the upper house by 26 votes to 14!!
More details here👇
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Susan Carter’s Bill to remove VAD from aged care in NSW is still alive in NSW Parliament. Her supporters & religious groups have stepped up their campaign.
The Bill will be debated again this Wed 19 November. It may go to a vote that day.
Please send your message👇
dwdnsw.good.do/VADBillOct25...
The Bill will be debated again this Wed 19 November. It may go to a vote that day.
Please send your message👇
dwdnsw.good.do/VADBillOct25...
Religious MPs must not restrict assisted dying in aged care homes
Religous MPs in NSW Parliament are trying to amend the voluntary assisted dying laws to allow aged care facilities to deny their residents access to VAD.
Faith based aged care providers want the right...
dwdnsw.good.do
November 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Susan Carter’s Bill to remove VAD from aged care in NSW is still alive in NSW Parliament. Her supporters & religious groups have stepped up their campaign.
The Bill will be debated again this Wed 19 November. It may go to a vote that day.
Please send your message👇
dwdnsw.good.do/VADBillOct25...
The Bill will be debated again this Wed 19 November. It may go to a vote that day.
Please send your message👇
dwdnsw.good.do/VADBillOct25...
So who's behind the big chunk of obstruction of the UK assisted dying laws in the House of Lords?
Get the details here👇
humanists.uk/2025/11/14/s...
Get the details here👇
humanists.uk/2025/11/14/s...
Seven Assisted Dying Bill opponents table 587 amendments between them
Today, members of the House of Lords will debate the Terminally Ill Adults Bill for the first sitting of Committee Stage. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, Baroness Grey-Thompson, Lord Carlile of Berriew, ...
humanists.uk
November 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
So who's behind the big chunk of obstruction of the UK assisted dying laws in the House of Lords?
Get the details here👇
humanists.uk/2025/11/14/s...
Get the details here👇
humanists.uk/2025/11/14/s...