Crossbench to force Labor hand on telehealth euthanasia

Delegates at the ALP conference debated the use of telehealth for voluntary assited dying. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Labor could be forced into a conscience vote on euthanasia laws within a month despite the prime minister opposing a move to open up voluntary assisted dying to telehealth sessions.

Anthony Albanese said he supported voluntary assisted dying access, but believed any discussions about the end-of-life measure should be conducted with health professionals face-to-face.