📜 Human Reproductive Technology Amendment Bill 2003
Assented toLABill 21226 June 2003
The Human Reproductive Technology Amendment Bill 2003 amends the Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991 to align with national standards agreed upon by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). It addresses human cloning, embryo research, and assisted reproductive technology (ART) clinical practice.
Impact
Individuals undergoing or providing ART, researchers, and the Reproductive Technology Council are affected. The bill aims to ensure ethical and consistent practices in reproductive technology across Australia.
Key Changes
["Mirrors Commonwealth legislation on human cloning and embryo research.", "Regulates human embryo research through a licensing scheme.", "Adopts a nationally consistent approach to ART clinical practice.", "Changes terminology to align with Commonwealth legislation (e.g., 'egg' to 'human egg').", "Allows limited creation of human eggs undergoing fertilisation for diagnostic reasons."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA26 June 2003
- LA IntroducedLA26 June 2003
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA25 Sept 2003
- LA Consideration in DetailLA28 Oct 2003
- LA Third ReadingLA30 Oct 2003
- LA AmendedLA30 Oct 2003
- LC Second Reading MovedLC11 Nov 2003
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC11 May 2004
- LC AmendedLC1 July 2004
- LC Third ReadingLC1 July 2004
Affected Sectors
health
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