Voluntary assisted dying Qld: Historic day upon us as euthanasia vote nears

For the second day in a row, Question Time has been dominated by shocking allegations made by Nikola Stepanov that her important roles as ethical advisor to politicians and manager of the state’s lobbyist register had been compromised.

Voluntary assisted dying will be made legal in Queensland following a historic vote in the parliament this afternoon, marking a momentous occasion in the state's history, but in the build-up, Question Time has again been dominated by shocking allegations of interference by the Public Service Commission.

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At least 58 MPs have said they will support the legislation - a clear majority above the required 47 votes for it to pass. 

It comes as the state government looks set to face a grilling about revelations that a complaint had been made to the state's corruption watchdog alleging interference by the Public Service Commission in the Office of the Integrity Commissioner.

Question Time on Wednesday was dominated by shocking allegations made by Nikola Stepanov that her important roles as ethical advisor to politicians and manager of the state’s lobbyist register had been compromised, and Thursday was no different.

LNP Integrity spokeswoman Fiona Simpson asked whether the allegations of interference into the Integrity Commissioner was the "latest in a long line of integrity scandals by this government" including Mark Bailey's emails, Jackie Trad and controversies over lobbyists. 

Ms Simpson asked: "Does the Premier's government have a problem with integrity?"

"I will not be lectured to by the LNP Opposition that when they were in government had no accountability," the Premier responded. "They currently have their own party refer them to the electoral commission in relation to the alleged accepting of developer donations."

Ms Palaszczuk also continued her frequent attacks on Ms Simpson for not being appointed a minister in the short-lived Newman Government.

"The Member for Maroochydore was the most senior woman… who was not elevated to the position of minister," Ms Palaszczuk said. 

Former Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington fired across the chamber: "The only Premier held in contempt," she said, referring to Ms Palazczuk being held in contempt of parliament in 2019.

Opposition Leader David Crisafulli yelled: "No plan, no vision, no accountability".

Eligible Queenslanders would be able to access VAD from January 2023.