Legal blog on Prop 8

Legal blog on Prop 8

It’s funny at times how the internet works. We all take it for granted that we can see stuff from all the over world, but sometimes when it happens, it’s still mindblowing.

That’s what happened after I wrote this post about the legal challenge to Proposition 8 (the referendum which overturned the ability of same sex couples to marry in California). I had seen that there had been an intellectual discussion amongst lawyers about whether or not the challenge would succeed, which prompted me to write the post.

Then Michael Ginsborg commented on the post. It turns out that Michael, a law librarian from San Francisco, writes a blog about the legal discussion on Prop 8. I will now be following his blog, Legal Commentary on Proposition 8 with interest.

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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