The Attorney-General has referred an inquiry into surrogacy laws to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC).
The ALRC has been asked to review Australian surrogacy laws, policies and practices to identify legal and policy reforms. It will consider proposals for uniform or complementary state, territory and Commonwealth laws that are consistent with Australia’s international obligations and the protection of human rights.
Visit Review of surrogacy laws on the ALRC website to find out more about the inquiry, including the terms of reference.
The ALRC will provide its report to the Australian Government by 29 July 2026.