Albanese Opposes Own Party's Platform on Assisted Dying Telehealth

Australia's Labor Party adopted a platform commitment to remove federal legal barriers blocking telehealth for voluntary assisted dying at its national conference in Adelaide. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese personally opposes the change, telling ABC TV consultations "should be face-to-face." The platform is a statement of intent with no legislation or timeline. Crossbench MPs are preparing competing bills to force action.