The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) undertakes research, and provides recommendations to reform the law, on topics selected by the Attorney-General of Australia. The ALRC’s current Inquiries are listed below.
06.02.2025
Review of Human Tissue Laws
The Review of Human Tissue Laws: Issues Paper (2025) is now available, and submissions are open. The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has been asked to inquire into human tissue laws. The Terms of Reference for this Inquiry ask the ALRC to explore matters including: Donation, retrieval and transplant of human cells, tissues and organs Consent …
Read more06.12.2024
Review of Surrogacy Laws
Read the Review of Surrogacy Laws: Issues Paper The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has been asked to inquire into surrogacy laws. The Terms of Reference for this Inquiry ask the ALRC to conduct a review of Australian surrogacy laws, policies and practices to identify legal and policy reforms, particularly proposals for uniform or complementary state, …
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Review of the Future Acts Regime
The Review of the Future Acts Regime: Discussion Paper (2025) is now available. Submissions are open in response until 10 July 2025. Join our webinar on 2 July 2025, 1-2pm AEST. Learn more. The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has been asked to inquire into the future acts regime in the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (‘Native …
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