The document identifies problems with the current surrogacy law and presents proposals for reform.

Surrogacy refers to an arrangement for a woman to become pregnant and give birth to a child for another couple or single person, with the intention of giving the child to the couple or person once the child is born. The Northern Territory government is interested in hearing local views on the need for NT...

Multiple models of surrogacy exist internationally, each contributing different protections to surrogacy arrangements. Commercial surrogacy arrangements can be successfully managed without necessarily resulting in exploitation of, or harm to the involved parties. It is possible for Australians to engage in Cross Border Surrogacy (CBS) in a manner consistent with Reproductive Technologies Accreditation Council guidelines and...

Considers whether the outcome of a family law matter is affected by the way in which a child's family was formed and who is considered to be a 'parent' under the Act. This report provides a response to the request from the former Attorney-General, Nicola Roxon, for the Family Law Council to consider a range...