The Adoption Bill was again to be debated in the Queensland Parliament again today. Whilst scrapping and rewriting the 1964 legislation, the proposed law actively discriminates against same sex couples.
Independent (and former One Nation) member, Dorothy Pratt and National Party member Jack Dempsey have said that they are also opposed to de facto couples being able to adopt.
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.
