Labor under pressure to allow telehealth access for euthanasia but PM says ‘it should be face-to-face’
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Labor faces pressure to support telehealth access for voluntary assisted dying after its national conference committed to overturning a Howard-era ban. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese opposes the change, insisting consultations should be face-to-face. The Greens and independent MP Kate Chaney plan to introduce legislation to allow remote consultations. Campaigners argue the current ban disproportionately affects Australians in regional areas.
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Labor faces pressure to amend its national policy platform to allow telehealth for assisted dying.
Last week’s national conference in Adelaide changed the ALP platform and committed Labor to overturn a Howard-era law banning medical appointments regarding euthanasia via telehealth.
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Campaigners say the existing federal ban on phone or video calls for assisted dying consultations adversely affects people living in regional Australia.
The Guardian- Labor faces pressure to amend its national policy platform to allow telehealth for assisted dying.
- The Greens and independent Kate Chaney plan to introduce legislation on the issue.
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Campaigners say the existing federal ban on phone or video calls for assisted dying consultations adversely affects people living in regional Australia.
The GuardianThe Greens and independent Kate Chaney will introduce legislation to allow telehealth access for voluntary assisted dying.
The GuardianLast week’s national conference in Adelaide changed the ALP platform and committed Labor to overturn a Howard-era law banning medical appointments regarding euthanasia via telehealth.
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