❓ Question on Notice regarding surrogacy reforms, specifically addressing obstetric risks for first-time surrogates and safeguards for young surrogates. The government response cites reviews, expert panels, and existing legislation as addressing these concerns.
⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 410Legislative Council
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Assisted Reproductive Technology
and Surrogacy Act410.Hon Maryka Groenewaldto theparliamentary
secretary representing the Minister for Health:I refer to the
recent surrogacy reforms that remove the requirement for a surrogate to have
previously given birth and permits women as young as 18 years old to act as
surrogates.(1) What evidence has the government
considered regarding the increased obstetric risks associated with first-time
pregnancy when it decided to allow first-time mothers to act as surrogates?(2) What specific safeguards will protect
first-time pregnant surrogates, particularly women aged 18 to 24, from elevated
medical risks under these new arrangements?
and Surrogacy Act410.Hon Maryka Groenewaldto theparliamentary
secretary representing the Minister for Health:I refer to the
recent surrogacy reforms that remove the requirement for a surrogate to have
previously given birth and permits women as young as 18 years old to act as
surrogates.(1) What evidence has the government
considered regarding the increased obstetric risks associated with first-time
pregnancy when it decided to allow first-time mothers to act as surrogates?(2) What specific safeguards will protect
first-time pregnant surrogates, particularly women aged 18 to 24, from elevated
medical risks under these new arrangements?
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