THE HON MARK DREYFUS KC MP
ATTORNEY-GENERAL
CABINET SECRETARY
MEMBER FOR ISAACS
Australian Law Reform Commission to review Australia’s surrogacy laws
The Albanese Government has asked the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) to undertake an inquiry into Australian surrogacy laws.
Australian surrogacy law protects the human rights of children born of surrogacy, their surrogate mothers and intended parents. However, surrogacy arrangements can be medically, emotionally, financially and legally complex.
The Government has asked the ALRC to review Australian surrogacy laws, policies and practices, with a view to protecting the rights of children born of surrogacy and providing Australian families with greater clarity and certainty. At the same time, it is critical that surrogacy laws continue to protect women and children from exploitation.
In conducting its inquiry, the ALRC will consider Australia’s human rights obligations and the findings and recommendations of other relevant reviews into surrogacy laws.
The ALRC President, the Hon Justice Mordecai Bromberg, will lead the inquiry.
Information about the inquiry, including the terms of reference, is available on the ALRC website.
The ALRC will report to the Government by 29 July 2026.
Friday, 6 December 2024
