26.05.2025

Review of Human Tissue Laws: Issues Paper released

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) today released its Issues Paper in its Review of Human Tissue Laws, calling for submissions to the Inquiry. The Issues Paper provides a broad overview of the Inquiry and sets out eight questions for stakeholders to consider.   ALRC Commissioner Dr Maeghan Toews, commented on the Issue Paper’s release:  

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07.02.2025

Australian Law Reform Commission Inquiry into Human Tissue Laws in Australia

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has received Terms of Reference from Commonwealth Attorney-General the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP to review Australian human tissue laws. The review is asked to inquire and report on what reforms might be necessary to modernise and harmonise human tissue laws across Australian jurisdictions.  Following the agreement of all

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