Deb Ibbotson

Deb Ibbotson

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Dr. Deb Ibbotson is a prominent Australian general practitioner and advocate for Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD), practicing in Emu Park, Queensland. Originally from South Africa, she has nearly three decades of experience, with a strong background in palliative care. Dr. Ibbotson became actively involved in VAD after its legalization in Australia, driven by her belief that patients should have the right to die with dignity and without prolonged suffering. She has been vocal about the challenges faced by patients in regional areas due to restrictive telehealth regulations and has worked to bring attention to the need for legislative changes to improve access to VAD.

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Dr Deb Ibbotson is one of Australia’s foremost advocates for Voluntary Assisted Dying to be available by telehealth.

Patients are dying in agony due to limits on VAD
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-02
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