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Telehealth Ban on VAD Under Fire | Australia News
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- Aug 1, 2026
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Summary
Australia’s only legal ban on telehealth consultations for voluntary assisted dying is under fire as Labor pushes to repeal it, sparking a fierce debate with Prime Minister Albanese wary of weakening safeguards. Rural patients and those with mobility issues face crushing delays and suffering, often becoming too ill to consent before in-person meetings. Medical groups back telehealth as essential care, arguing current laws block even basic follow-ups. MP Kate Chaney plans to introduce legislation to clarify VAD isn’t suicide and remove the barrier — forcing Albanese to choose between party policy and protecting vulnerable Australians at life’s end. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/351333668f2080d0