Surrogacy Bill 2007
Legislation Committee· 8 May 2008general_report
The WA Legislation Committee reviewed the Surrogacy Bill 2007, examining definitions, legal parentage, and legislation in other jurisdictions. The report recommends amendments to the Bill, focusing on reasonable expenses, eligibility criteria, and the role of a Surrogacy Review Panel. It aims to regulate surrogacy in WA, addressing legal and social issues.
Impact
Intended parents, surrogate mothers, children born through surrogacy, and healthcare providers will be affected. The legal framework for surrogacy in WA will be established, impacting family law and reproductive rights.
healthpublic_sectorjusticesurrogacyparentagelegislationassisted reproductive technologyARTlegal parentagereasonable expenseseligibility criteriasurrogate motherintended parentssurrogacy agreementSurrogacy Review Panelgenetic parentbest interests of the child
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