# Telehealth for euthanasia faces opposition as PM insists on face-to-face

Australia's Labor government is under pressure to allow telehealth access for euthanasia, but the Prime Minister argues the process should be conducted in person. This debate highlights conflicting views on accessibility and ethical safeguards for end-of-life care.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/26/labor-pressure-telehealth-access-euthanasia-assisted-dying-anthony-albanese) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:22:08 GMT