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,
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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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…
Single Women and IVF: Why Sperm Costs $65,000 in New South Wales
By Stephen Page
IVF for single women is lawful across Australia, and that is the starting point many people need to hear. A woman does not lose access to fertility treatment because she is single. Clinics cannot lawfully refuse treatment on that basis,…
8 Essential Rules for Known Sperm Donation in Australia
By Stephen Page
Sperm donation in Australia can be a generous, life-changing act. It can also become an expensive legal and emotional mess if people get the groundwork wrong. Known donor arrangements often begin with goodwill, trust and optimism. Unfortunately, none of those…
Is Your Ex Turning Your Child Against You? Understanding Parental Alienation
By Bruce Provan
Parental alienation is one of the more troubling issues that can arise after separation. It can be subtle, it can be deliberate, and it can cause real harm to children. In family law matters, it often appears in the form…
Surrogacy Counseling: The Key Differences Between QLD and NSW
By Ella Leitch
Surrogacy counselling is one of the most important parts of any surrogacy arrangement, and it is also one of the most commonly misunderstood. That confusion does not just affect intended parents and surrogates. It can also affect lawyers, counsellors, and…
Surrogacy in Vietnam: The Risks of the Black Market and Restrictive Laws
By Stephen Page
Surrogacy in Vietnam is legal, but only in a very narrow and tightly controlled way. That is the starting point, and it is the point many intended parents miss.
Vietnam stands apart from a number of countries in Asia because…