Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society webinar
Wednesday June 15, 2016

Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society webinar

Wednesday, June 15, 2016
This morning at 7am Brisbane time (5pm yesterday Toronto time) I had the privilege of speaking in a webinar to the Canadian equivalent to the Fertility Society of Australia- the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society- about Australian fertility and surrogacy law.

I told the attendees that demand by Australian intended parents for overseas egg donors was likely to remain, and that with or without the proposed reforms by the House of Representatives surrogacy inquiry, demand by Australian intended parents for Canadian surrogates is likely to increase.

Thank you to Sara Cohen for organising, and to Cindy Wasser for asking a couple of curly questions!

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Importing Eggs into Australia. Where Do They Come From?

Importing Eggs into Australia. Where Do They Come From?

In this video, Page Provan Director, Stephen Page, dives into the egg-sport reality of Australia’s fertility landscape. With a shortage of local egg donors, many Aussie hopefuls are turning overseas to make their dreams of parenthood a reality.

Importing & Exporting Eggs, Sperm & Embryos into and out of Australia

Importing & Exporting Eggs, Sperm & Embryos into and out of Australia

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Surrogacy 101: A Growing Families Presentation by Stephen Page

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.

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