Huge response to human rights inquiry

Huge response to human rights inquiry

The ABC is reporting that there has been a huge response to the human rights inquiry chaired by Frank Brennan, with greater than 10,000 submissions received so far, and submissions due by 15 June.

Minority groups are often those who may be affected by discrimination- as clearly recognised by the decision of the Iowa Supreme Court last week recognising same sex marriage.

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Finally, talking of Iowa, it is expected that same sex marriages there will start from 24 April.

Things to Read, Watch & Listen

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

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 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.

Understanding Coercive Control in Family Law

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.

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Family law Practitioners Association
International Academy of Family Lawyers - IAFL
Mediator Standards Board