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The Labor Party is poised to scrap a 30-year-old federal law blocking telehealth for voluntary assisted dying consultations, aiming to remove barriers—especially for rural patients—despite pushback from those who argue in-person care is essential for such profound decisions. With states like Victoria and WA already legalizing assisted dying, Labor’s move seeks to ensure nationwide access, backed by a conscience vote policy allowing members to vote according to personal beliefs. While parliamentary action will determine implementation, the party’s shift signals a major step toward aligning federal law with state realities and patient needs.

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