Importing & Exporting Eggs, Sperm & Embryos into and out of Australia
Wednesday March 26, 2025

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

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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.
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