Latest Articles from the Page Provan team
“I’m beautiful in my way ’cause God makes no mistakes I’m on the right track, baby, I was born this way” Lady Gaga I am outraged at the steps by the Pope’s call to stop surrogacy and be critical of LGBTQIA+ people. It is no surprise, but it still saddens me. On Monday 8 April… Read More »The Pope’s cruel take on surrogacy
When Australians think of going to the US for surrogacy, they often think that the risk is the legal risk. In particular, if they come from the ACT, New South Wales or Queensland (although they can also apply in the NT, SA and WA), they’re worried about whether they might be committing a criminal offence… Read More »Understanding the Financial Risks of Surrogacy in the US for Australian Parents
Dear Reader I welcome the opportunity, albeit very tightly proscribed, in which to make a submission as to the proposed regulation of ART services in Queensland. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS IN THE CONSULTATION PAPER If ART legislation is introduced in Queensland, what should the Act’s guiding principles be? Response: The paramount concern should be that of… Read More »Queensland ART Submission
Posthumous use falls into one of two categories – Retrieval Use A dear American colleague2 has suggested that surrogacy lawyers have one of three roles: An architect- who plans the whole journey. A pilot- when the intended parents know where they want to go- and want to get there fast. A cleaner- cleaning up other… Read More »Never Try to Stare Down a Grieving Widow: Posthumous Use of Gametes and Embryos in Australia
I have been given the great honour today of talking about my friend and colleague, the late Anne-Marie Hutchinson, OBE QC (Hons). Speaking at the tail end of this meeting, I have to keep this interesting! I am not going to talk at first about Anne-Marie, but two other inspirational women in my first law… Read More »Anne-Marie Hutchinson Memorial Lecture
American guest author Ashley Taylor has written an interest article about having a holistic approach to maintaining your health and addressing fertility issues: In the journey toward maintaining your health and addressing fertility issues, embracing a holistic approach is key. Wellness is more than just a goal; it’s a sustainable lifestyle that intertwines various aspects… Read More »Embracing Wellness in Your Daily Routine for Fertility
The Regulation of Assisted Reproductive Technology Services Consultation Paper is now available and open for feedback until 25 February 2024. This follows the Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women’s commitment to regulate the assisted reproductive technology (ART) industry in Queensland by 2024. The paper is designed to help inform considerations for regulating… Read More »Consultation open: Queensland Assisted reproductive technology industry
The Queensland Law Society (QLS) President’s Medal holds significant prestige within the legal profession as it recognises exceptional solicitors who have made remarkable contributions to their field and the community. Last year, the Director of Page Provan, Stephen Page, was bestowed with this esteemed award, which is carefully judged on service to the community, legal… Read More »Honouring Excellence in the Legal Profession: Queensland Law Society President’s Medal
Stephen Page and his husband Mitch were brought to tears when a friend offered to become a surrogate mother and give birth to a child for them so they could form a family. “It was Christmas Day, of all days, when she said she loved us both and wanted to be our surrogate,” Mr Page… Read More »Surrogacy advocates defend family-making practice, after Pope Francis calls for blanket ban of ‘deplorable’ act
