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
Review of Human Tissue Laws: Discussion Paper (2025) now available. 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 arrangements Regulation of ‘schools of anatomy’ …
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Review of Surrogacy Laws
Read the Review of Surrogacy Laws: Discussion Paper (2025) now. 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 …
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Review of the Future Acts Regime
The ALRC’s Review of the Future Acts Regime has now concluded. The Final Report for this Inquiry was submitted to the Commonwealth Attorney-General on Tuesday 31 March 2026. The Final Report (and accompanying Summary Report) will be made public once tabled in Parliament by the Government. The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has been asked …
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