Headlines: Labor backs telehealth for VAD
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From the Daily Oz, I'm Zara Seidler. I'm Lucy Tassel. It's Friday the 24th of July. Here's what's making headlines this evening.
The Labor Party has backed the removal of legal barriers preventing the use of end-of-life care via telehealth.
How did Labor vote to remove telehealth barriers for voluntary assisted dying?
The amendment passed at the ALP National Conference in Adelaide clears the way to remove a provision in the Federal Criminal Code that effectively bans telehealth consultations on voluntary assisted dying. Moving the amendment, Victorian MP Ryan Batchelor said the 30-year-old laws hindered care and caused unnecessary delays. Victoria was the first state to legalise euthanasia, with Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania and South Australia following suit. The Northern Territory will vote to legalise voluntary assisted dying in August. Healthcare advocate and union rep Steph Naunton explained that remote communities face huge hurdles in being able to exercise a choice on dying with dignity.
Accessing health services should not depend upon your postcode, she said.
Socceroos star Christian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test in Sydney. The 22-year-old, who represented Australia at the World Cup earlier this month, was caught speeding twice overnight, New South Wales police said on Friday. Volpato was allegedly clocked driving nearly 50 kilometres an hour over the speed limit on Sydney's Anzac Bridge when police stopped him in the early hours of Friday morning.
Why do advocates say telehealth is vital for remote communities choosing VAD?
Just two hours earlier, he was pulled over and fined for speeding. At that point, he returned a negative alcohol breath test result. However, during the later drug test, he returned a positive result for cocaine, police said in a statement. A secondary sample of oral fluid was taken for further analysis and his international driver's licence was suspended for six months.
The Trump administration will impose new tariffs of 12.5% on goods from dozens of trading partners, including Australia. National business groups have joined the federal government's condemnation of the increased tariffs.
What are the allegations around Socceroos star Christian Volpato's roadside drug test?
Officials have also rejected claims from the Tariffs are being imposed on 60 economies in total in response to alleged forced labour concerns. Trade Minister Don Farrell said, quote, He pledged to continue to lobby the United States Trade Representative to remove all tariffs on Australian goods.
And today's good news. A live music program designed for people with dementia is delivering real emotional, social and intellectual benefits. That's according to a new study. Northwestern University in the US state of Illinois launched what it's called a musical museum. The program pairs hour-long concerts with historical lectures and post-concert social events for both patients and caregivers.
Which countries face new 12.5% US tariffs and what are the trade reactions?
Familiar songs from participants' youth are woven into the concerts deliberately, with research showing music from adolescents can improve memory and reduce agitation. Findings published in the Frontiers in Neurology journal showed program participants reported significantly improved mood, greater intellectual stimulation and stronger social connection. One participant described it as a wonderful opportunity to expand our contacts with individuals undergoing similar experiences.
That's the latest from the Daily Oz newsroom. If you're looking for something else, you can catch up on this morning's Deep Dive where we discuss how students are affording uni placements.
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How does a live music program improve mood and social connection for people with dementia?
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6 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:25
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How did Labor vote to remove telehealth barriers for voluntary assisted dying?
0:25–1:39
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Why do advocates say telehealth is vital for remote communities choosing VAD?
1:39–2:14
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What are the allegations around Socceroos star Christian Volpato's roadside drug test?
2:14–3:06
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Which countries face new 12.5% US tariffs and what are the trade reactions?
3:06–3:55
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How does a live music program improve mood and social connection for people with dementia?
3:55–4:18