Latest Articles from the Page Provan team
It was an honour to appear in a recent case in the Australian Capital Territory, the first reported decision concerning the transitional provisions of the Parentage Act 2004 (ACT).
Who is a parent is a fundamental question in the eyes of a child. As families come in all shapes and sizes, with the rise of sperm donation, IVF and egg donation over 40 years ago, society has continued to change as to who is recognised as a parent.
Friday the 13th, Black Friday, is normally a day of doom and gloom- when things go wrong. However, Black Friday, 13 December 2024 was a good day for many children born through surrogacy – and their parents.
News from the UK is that eight children- four boys and four girls (including a pair of twins) have now been born through mitochondrial donation, enabling these children to be born through three people’s DNA.
Australia’s human tissue laws are under review, and the implications are profound—particularly for families navigating assisted reproduction, posthumous sperm retrieval, and donor milk agreements.
Australia’s surrogacy laws remain inconsistent and outdated, varying widely between states and lacking a unified, national approach. In response to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s review, renowned family and fertility lawyer Stephen Page has submitted a detailed and passionate proposal for reform.
In a powerful new update, Health Ministers across Australia have agreed to begin a rapid review on fertility care accreditation – a move that could reshape how we ensure safety and quality in fertility services.
“Jenny” is a single woman living in Western Australia. Five years ago, she decided to do what many single women have done, and freeze her eggs for possible later use.
Yesterday, 29 April, Fertility Societies of the world agreed that valuing human rights was central to the practice of assisted reproductive technology around the world.
