Tragic Euthanasia Law Passes in QLD: Here’s How MPs Voted
In a tragic development in the fight for life, the Queensland parliament has voted overwhelmingly to support new euthanasia laws. Nonetheless, while the results are hugely disappointing, Christians were at the forefront of the opposition to the bill.
On Thursday afternoon, sixty-one members of parliament voted for the anti-life euthanasia laws, while only thirty took a stand. Tragically, no amendments were passed to ensure that the legislation would not be abused.
As pro-life group Cherish Life QLD has shown, the so-called ‘voluntary assisted dying bill’ is completely out of step with the grassroots sentiment.
Recent research, jointly commissioned by Cherish Life QLD alongside the Australian Christian Lobby and Hope Australia, suggests that a clear majority of Queenslanders oppose legalising euthanasia as a government priority.
Perhaps more significantly, overwhelming majorities supported additional safeguards to the legislation, including protections for Christian hospitals and doctors who object to the laws.
Only three courageous Labor members voted against the bill. These were Hon. Bart Mellish, Hon. Joe Kelly and Hon. Linus Power.
On the other hand, twenty-three Liberal-National Party members opposed the bill while ten supported it. All members from Katter’s Australia Party and One Nation took a stand against Palaszczuk’s bill.
How Did Everyone Vote?
Here is the full list of members, and whether they voted for or against the bill to legalise euthanasia:
|
Labor:| Bart Mellish |
| Joe Kelly |
| Linus Power |
Absent:
| Curtis Pitt |
For:
| Leeanne Enoch |
| Chris Whiting |
| Craig Crawford |
| Di Farmer |
| Tom Smith |
| Lance McCallum |
| Michael Healy |
| Jason Hunt |
| Don Brown |
| Cynthia Lui |
| Jonty Bush |
| Mark Furner |
| Meaghan Scanlon |
| Glenn Butcher |
| Adrian Tantari |
| Annastacia Palaszczuk |
| Jennifer Howard |
| Jim Madden |
| Charis Mullen |
| Brittany Lauga |
| Shane King |
| Joan Pease |
| Melissa McMahon |
| Julieanne Gilbert |
| Corrine McMillan |
| Bruce Saunders |
| Grace Grace |
| Mark Bailey |
| Mark Ryan |
| Jess Pugh |
| Les Walker |
| Steven Miles |
| Rob Skelton |
| Leanne Linard |
| Nikki Boyd |
| Ali King |
| Yvette D’Ath |
| Kim Richards |
| Barry O’Rourke |
| Stirling Hinchliffe |
| Mick de Brenni |
| Jimmy Sullivan |
| James Martin |
| Aaron Harper |
| Peter Russo |
| Scott Stewart |
| Shannon Fentiman |
| Cameron Dick |
Liberal National Party:
Against:
| David Crisafulli |
| Stephen Bennett |
| Colin Boyce |
| Pat Weir |
| Laura Gerber |
| Tim Mander |
| Andrew Powell |
| Lachlan Millar |
| Tony Perrett |
| Jarrod Bleijie |
| Jim McDonald |
| Fiona Simpson |
| Christian Rowan |
| Ros Bates |
| Deb Frecklington |
| Dan Purdie |
| Mark Robinson |
| Jon Krause |
| James Lister |
| Trevor Watts |
| David Janetzki |
| Ann Leahy |
| Amanda Camm |
Absent:
| John-Paul Langbroek |
For:
| Sam O’Connor |
| Brent Mickelberg |
| Dale Last |
| Michael Hart |
| Steve Minnikin |
| Tim Nicholls |
| Michael Crandon |
| Ray Stevens |
| Rob Molhoek |
| Mark Boothman |
Katter’s Australia Party:
Against:
| Shane Knuth |
| Nick Dametto |
| Robbie Katter |
For:
None
Greens:
Against:
None
For:
| Michael Berkman |
| Amy MacMahon |
One Nation:
Against:
| Stephen Andrew |
For:
None
Independents:
Against:
None
For:
| Sandy Bolton |
Please share this list, and consider sending an email thanking the members who took a stand against this anti-life legislation.
A huge thanks goes to everyone who spoke out on this important issue. We must keep it up!
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Needed but very sad artilce. Even sadder is the fact that Rob Molheck voted to kill the old people! We need to remember this list at the next election!
Mmmm left out a whole side of parliament there ????