The surrogacy process is a transformative method of family-building. In the Australian context, this path is built on altruistic foundations, requiring deep emotional synchronicity and meticulous legal adherence between all parties involved. By focusing on structured organisation and proactive emotional
Family and Fertility Australia Blog
The Family and Fertility Australia Blog, published by Page Provan, focuses on legal issues surrounding surrogacy, assisted reproductive technology (ART), and fertility law. It covers topics such as regulatory changes and challenges in various jurisdictions including Australia, the United States, and Mexico. The blog addresses risks in surrogacy arrangements, ethical and legal protections for intended parents, surrogates, and donors, and constitutional challenges to restrictive surrogacy laws. It also discusses legislative reforms, court cases impacting access to fertility treatments, and practical guidance for navigating complex cross-border surrogacy and ART processes. The content reflects ongoing developments in family law as it relates to fertility and reproductive rights.
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WA surrogacy law: same-sex couples win landmark case
By Stephen Page
For far too long, Western Australia singled out gay couples, single men, and many others in the LGBTQIA+ community for unequal treatment under its surrogacy law. That discrimination has now been struck down in a landmark case, and it is…
International Surrogacy Insights: Join Me at the Growing Families Conference
By Stephen Page
International surrogacy can open extraordinary possibilities for intended parents, but it also comes with legal complexity that should never be underestimated. The rules are different from country to country, sometimes from state to state within the same country, and what…
30 Years a Specialist & 21 Years Together: The Page Provan Story
By Stephen Page
Some anniversaries arrive with fanfare. Others sneak up quietly and then suddenly feel enormous.
At the end of June and the beginning of July 2026, two milestones sit side by side. One marks 30 years as an accredited family law…
Australian Surrogacy Law: A Gay Father’s Journey from Prejudice to Pride
By Stephen Page
Pride Month means different things to different people. For some, it is celebration. For others, it is remembrance, protest, relief, or the simple comfort of being seen. For LGBTQIA+ parents in Australia, Pride can also carry a very specific weight.…
Inside Australia’s Sperm Donor Crisis
By Stephen Page
Australia’s sperm donor shortage did not appear overnight. It is the product of law, policy and unintended consequences colliding at exactly the wrong time. The result is a system under enormous strain, where demand for donor sperm far exceeds supply,…
Can I Move Away With My Child? Relocation Law in Australia
By Bruce Provan
Relocation cases sit among the most difficult parenting disputes in Australian family law. They usually arise when one parent wants to move with a child, or has already moved, in a way that reduces the other parent’s time or involvement.…
Who is a Parent By Stephen Page
By Stephen Page
The question sounds simple. Who is a parent?
In law, it is anything but simple.
Biology matters. Birth matters. Intention matters. Paperwork matters. State law matters. Federal law matters. Sometimes they line up neatly. Sometimes they collide in ways that…
Posthumous Conception in Victoria: Retrieval, Consent, and the Law
Posthumous conception cases in Victoria sit at the intersection of grief, medicine, and strict statutory rules. They are deeply personal matters, but they are also highly technical. Timing matters. Consent matters. Process matters. And one of the hardest truths for…
Surrogacy in the USA: Storm Clouds and Legal Risks in 2026
By Stephen Page
The United States has long been treated as the gold standard for international surrogacy. For many Australians, it has offered strong clinic systems, developed surrogacy practice, and in many states a reasonably clear legal pathway. Even so, clear does…