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Labor faces pressure on euthanasia telehealth

Updated 2026-07-26 02:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Campaigners are urging the Australian Labor Party to allow telehealth access for assisted dying consultations, but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated that face-to-face meetings should be mandatory. The issue affects people in regional areas who may find it difficult to travel.

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The Guardian
Campaigners say existing federal ban on phone or video calls for assisted dying consultations adversely affects people living in regional Australia<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/live/2026/jul/26/australia-news-live-politics-pauline-hanson-ed-husic-anthony-albane
2026-07-26 02:22 UTC
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