Andrew McGee

Associate Professor Andrew McGee is a faculty member in the School of Law at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Faculty of Business and Law. He is an active member of the Australian Centre for Health Law Research, where he contributes to critical discussions on end-of-life rights, social justice, and health planning for healthy ageing. His work bridges legal scholarship with practical healthcare policy implications, particularly in the complex intersection of medical ethics and law.

Dr McGee received his academic training from prestigious institutions worldwide:

• PhD from the University of Essex
• Masters of Law from Queensland University of Technology
• BA in Modern Languages (Italian/French) from the University of Lancaster
• LLB (Hons 1) from Queensland University of Technology

Dr McGee's research spans the critical intersection of medical ethics, law, and philosophy, with particular expertise in end-of-life decision making. His scholarly work addresses complex questions surrounding euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the ethical distinctions between withholding and withdrawing life-prolonging measures. He examines these issues through both utilitarian and deontological ethical frameworks, providing nuanced analyses that inform legal and medical practice. His research extends to reproductive ethics, including the ethics of abortion and infanticide, the non-identity problem, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies such as human enhancement and gene editing. Dr McGee also investigates fundamental questions in the philosophy of law, particularly regarding Hart and Dworkin's theories, criminal law concepts of intent, and statutory interpretation in medical contexts.

Dr McGee's extensive publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly contribution to the fields of medical law and ethics. His work shows a clear trajectory toward addressing increasingly complex questions at the intersection of rapidly advancing medical technologies and established legal frameworks. Recent publications indicate growing focus on organ donation protocols, brain death determination, and the ethical implications of emerging reproductive technologies. His scholarship demonstrates both theoretical depth in philosophical ethics and practical relevance to contemporary healthcare challenges.

Dr McGee has been actively engaged in public discourse through media contributions and policy consultations. His expertise has been sought for parliamentary inquiries, including providing written evidence to the UK House of Commons on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. He has also contributed to significant international initiatives, such as the Santander Summit on organ donation practices.

Dr McGee's academic journey reflects a unique combination of legal training and philosophical inquiry. Before joining QUT, he completed a post-doctoral research fellowship in philosophy at University College Dublin and practiced law with Allens Arthur Robinson and the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel. This practical legal experience informs his scholarly approach to complex bioethical questions, allowing him to bridge theoretical considerations with real-world legal applications.