What is known about the topic? Little is known about doctors’ perceptions of how voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is operating in Queensland. What does this paper add? This is the first paper to report on doctors’ perceptions of the first year of VAD in Queensland. Semi-structured interviews with 27 doctors highlight that VAD is generally accepted and delivered as a public medical service, however, system access issues remain. What are the implications for practitioners? The first year of VAD in Queensland has been generally positive, with good collaboration with palliative care, however, there is ongoing reliance on individual practitioners for VAD provision.

What is known about the topic? For-profit corporations view the diagnostic imaging market favourably. The level of corporate ownership and its impact on costs and care are unknown. What does this paper add? Eight public limited and investor-backed companies own 51% of all Australian diagnostic imaging clinics. Areas where a single company owned ≥30% of clinics were identified in four jurisdictions. What are the implications for practitioners? Large for-profit corporations dominate the Australian diagnostic imaging sector, with profits primarily generated through tax-payer funded Medicare benefits. Governments have a fiscal obligation to ensure that these providers deliver affordable, high-value care.