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Albanese at odds with Labor policy which now says telehealth should be allowed for euthanasia consultations

The Guardian World Sunday 26 July 2026, 02:22 UTC By Tom McIlroy Political editor 1 min read
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Campaigners say existing federal ban on phone or video calls for assisted dying consultations adversely affects people living in regional AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor will come under pressure to allow Australians to access voluntary assisted dying through telehealth services, with the Greens and independent Kate Chaney to introduce legislation based on changes to Labor’s national platform. Last...

Campaigners say existing federal ban on phone or video calls for assisted dying consultations adversely affects people living in regional Australia

Labor will come under pressure to allow Australians to access voluntary assisted dying through telehealth services, with the Greens and independent Kate Chaney to introduce legislation based on changes to Labor’s national platform.

Last week’s national conference in Adelaide changed the ALP platform and committed Labor to overturn a Howard-era law banning people from having medical appointments regarding euthanasia via telehealth services.

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