Queensland Attorney-General Kerry Shine has told the Courier-Mail that the Queensland Government welcomes the push by the Rudd government for sweeping uniform property laws for de facto couples- whether straight or same-sex – across Australia, and to be brought under the jurisdiction of the Family Court and Federal Magistrates Court.
In this video, solicitor Ella Leitch outlines the disclosure obligations every separating person must understand. For anyone engaging with family lawyers, the message is clear: transparency is essential. Failure to disclose relevant documents can lead to severe procedural and even criminal consequences, derail property settlements, and damage parenting matters. This article summarises the key legal… Read More »The Disclosure Requirements in Family Law
Reform of the regulatory and accreditation environment for the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Sector Health Ministers agreed that all Australians should have confidence in the ART services they access. Health Ministers commissioned a rapid review of ART in June. The Review found the current self-regulatory approach lacks the transparency and rigour that governments and the… Read More »Australian Health Ministers communique
In a clear, no-nonsense breakdown, Page Provan’s leading surrogacy lawyer Stephen Page explains current 2025 cost expectations for surrogacy journeys worldwide. Drawing on decades of experience and more than 2,000 surrogacy matters advised since 1988, Stephen provides practical figures, common cost drivers and critical legal warnings that every intended parent should know. For those researching… Read More »How Much Does Surrogacy Cost in 2025? A Complete Price Guide from Experienced Surrogacy Lawyer
