What is the legal age requirement to request voluntary assisted dying under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 (Qld)?

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 (Qld) stipulates that individuals must be at least 18 years old to request voluntary assisted dying. This age requirement is set to ensure that individuals are legally considered adults capable of making informed decisions regarding their health and end-of-life options. The law distinguishes between minors and adults, as minors may not have the same legal capacity to provide consent or fully understand the implications of such significant medical decisions.

In contrast, other age options listed are below the stipulated legal age for such requests. The differentiation in age requirements reflects a widespread legal standard designed to protect vulnerable populations while allowing adult individuals the autonomy to make decisions about their own lives and deaths.