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

Thinking about bringing eggs, sperm, or embryos into or out of Australia? You must know the rules — and trust us, they’re not the same everywhere! 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.

What we cover:

• The difference in laws between QLD, NSW, ACT, SA, VIC, WA, NT & TAS
• Written consent requirements from donors
• Why altruistic donation is mandatory in Australia
• Family limits (and why WA has the strictest rules!)
• Major changes in Victoria — goodbye VARTA, hello Department of Health!
• Why clinics can’t export for commercial surrogacy (and what the Fertility Society says)

Key takeaways:

• Every state is different, and compliance is critical!
• You’ll need counseling and must prepare to be open with donor-conceived children when they turn 16 or 18.
• Exporting for commercial surrogacy? Don’t do it — it breaches the code of practice.