Brett Daniel Taylor is among three individuals charged following a police investigation into the alleged assisted death of a Gold Coast resident, and authorities are also examining approximately 20 other deaths.

Taylor, a 53-year-old business owner, was not required to appear at Southport Magistrates Court on Queensland’s Gold Coast today.

Elaine Arch-Rowe, aged 81, appeared in court on Tuesday, accused of attempting to procure the drug for someone who was revealed to be an undercover police officer.

Police have alleged she brought life-ending veterinary drugs to an RSL seminar in a bid to sell them.

Magistrate Deborah Mitchell heard police had intercepted communications with Arch-Rowe discussing with Taylor how to obtain two types of fatal drug.

During a video conference, Arch-Rowe allegedly mentioned, “to acquire the product from the manufacturer, a significant portion must be given for legitimate use”.

Arch-Rowe was later released from a Gold Coast watchhouse after being granted bail despite the prosecution’s opposition.

She is due to return to court on October 17.

An 80-year-old man from Ashmore, who police claim is Taylor’s father, faces charges of drug trafficking and possession of dangerous substances, with a court appearance scheduled for next Friday.

Magistrate Veena Goverdhan adjourned Taylor’s matter and remanded him in custody to next appear in court on October 7.

Gee did not comment as he left court.

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