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Assisted dying trends in Queensland, Australia

Overview

In Queensland, Australia, assisted dying deaths reached a record 1,082 during the 2025–26 financial year, marking a 36.44 percent increase from the 2023–24 period. Euthanasia now accounts for approximately three percent of all deaths in the state.

Cancer is the primary diagnosis for those eligible, representing 77 percent of cases, followed by respiratory diseases at 9 percent and neurological disorders at 6 percent. Data from the Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board also indicates a rise in individuals who did not access palliative care at their first assessment, increasing from 359 in 2023–24 to 503 in 2025–26. In response, the review board is consulting on potential changes to eligibility criteria, specifically concerning prognosis requirements and individuals living with dementia.

Entities

Philippe Couillard · Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board · Quebec · Helen Irving · Queensland

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Queensland reports record increase in assisted dying deaths

    Euthanasia deaths in Queensland reached a record 1,082 in the 2025–26 financial year. The review board is now considering changes to eligibility criteria, including provisions for dementia patients.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Quebec medical assistance in dying rate reaches 7.9% of all deaths

    Quebec's medical assistance in dying rate reached 7.9% in 2024-2025, the highest globally. Former Premier Philippe Couillard expressed concern over the expansion of the law beyond its original terminal illness'

Sources

cathnews.com · christiantoday.com · lifesite.net · world-today-journal.com · world-today-news.com