Despite the PM announcing that the ban on international travel would start at midnight tonight, under new federal regulations proclaimed today, the ban started at 12pm today, i.e., noon.
I am helping a number of clients who are seeking to get overseas for their child’s birth or to get home. I expect all will ultimately be successful.
We are living in interesting times.
In this video, world-renowned fertility and family lawyer Stephen Page walks you through the complicated legal maze of importing and exporting reproductive materials across Australia’s states and territories.
Surrogacy remains a complex and evolving area of law in Australia, with strict regulations governing both domestic and international arrangements. While many intended parents seek surrogacy overseas, legal restrictions—such as prohibitions on commercial surrogacy and criminal penalties in some states—make it essential to understand the risks and legal implications.
At the 10th Annual Melbourne Family Law Conference, hosted by The Education Network on 6 March 2025, leading family law expert Stephen Page presented a comprehensive paper on this pressing issue.
