NZ has banned the smacking of children by their parents, but there is a direction that when the smack is of a minor nature, police are directed not to prosecute.
However, to show that legislation does not always reflect the view of the people, in a recent survey, 78% of respondents said that they would still smack their children, leaving themselves open to possible prosecution!
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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.
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.
