On 10 September 2024, the Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill 2024 was passed by Queensland Parliament. The provisions of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2024 (ART Act) will be introduced in stages and will regulate assisted reproductive technology services in Queensland, similar to other Australian jurisdictions. In particular, the ART Act will provide for licensing of ART providers, the establishment of the Donor Conception Information Register and a streamlined process for the retrieval of gametes from deceased and unresponsive persons.
Significantly, under the ART Act, ART providers will be prohibited from the following (except in limited circumstances):
- using gametes from close family members
- using a donated gamete or donated embryo if it would result in more than 10 donor-related Australian families
- providing ART services to children
- sex selection
- using gametes after the death of the gamete provider.
Lander & Rogers is one of few family law firms in Australia with specialist experience in fertility law. We are following the ART legislative developments in each of the states closely and will continue to provide updates as changes are made. Please reach out to a member of our legal team should you require any advice, assistance or support with a fertility law enquiry.
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