12.11.2025

Review of Surrogacy Laws: Discussion Paper released

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) today released its Discussion Paper in its Review of Surrogacy Laws. The Discussion Paper sets out proposed reforms of surrogacy laws for feedback and also asks a number of questions. Organisations and individuals with an interest in the review are invited to provide submissions until 19 December 2025.  ALRC

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03.06.2025

Review of Surrogacy Laws: Issues Paper Released

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) today released the Issues Paper for its Review of Surrogacy Laws, and called for submissions to the Inquiry. The Issues Paper provides a broad overview of the Inquiry and sets out 27 questions for stakeholders to consider.   ALRC Assistant Commissioner Associate Professor Ronli Sifris, commented on the Issue Paper’s

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11.03.2025

Law and Human Rights Expert Associate Professor Ronli Sifris to Join ALRC Review of Surrogacy Laws

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has announced Associate Professor Ronli Sifris as Assistant Commissioner for its Review of Surrogacy Laws. Assistant Commissioner Sifris is an Associate Professor at Monash University’s Faculty of Law and Deputy Director of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law. Assistant Commissioner Sifris is a well-regarded specialist on surrogacy laws

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06.12.2024

Australian Law Reform Commission to commence new Inquiry into surrogacy laws

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has received Terms of Reference from Commonwealth Attorney-General the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP to review Australian surrogacy laws, policies and practices.  The Terms of Reference direct the ALRC to identify reforms, particularly proposals for uniform or complementary state, territory and Commonwealth laws that:  are consistent with Australia’s obligations

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