QLD Parliamentary Submissions ART Bill 2024
Wednesday July 3, 2024

QLD Parliamentary Submissions ART Bill 2024

Wednesday, July 03, 2024

Review of Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill 2024

Thank you to the Committee for giving me the opportunity to make a submission. I consent to my submission being published. If asked, I would be honoured to give evidence.

Summary

I am very happy with the contents of the Bill. I am also very happy with the process steered by the ART review team that has led to the tabling of the Bill.

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