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.

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.