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Australian Family and Fertility Law

Join Award-Winning Family & Surrogacy Lawyers, Bruce Provan and Stephen Page who interviews lawyers, doctors, counsellors, parents, surrogates, scientists, donors and others who are the moving parts bringing together the ability to form families through surrogacy, and when families fall apart. Interviewees talk about their personal journeys through life, leading to their passion in their respective fields.

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Australian Family and Fertility Law

A Landmark Win for LGBTQ+ Families in Australia!

January 19, 2026 • Stephen Page • Season 1 • Episode 162

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Can a gay couple finally secure legal parentage through traditional surrogacy in the ACT?

In this episode of the Australian Family and Fertility Law Podcast, Australia's leading surrogacy lawyer Stephen Page breaks down a groundbreaking 2024 ACT Supreme Court case that's changing the game for intended parents across Australia.

What You'll Learn:

⚖️ How the ACT's updated Parentage Act 2004 now recognizes traditional surrogacy

🌏 Why IVF location no longer restricts your parentage order options

📋 How transitional provisions helped a same-sex couple achieve legal recognition

👨‍👨‍👦 What this ruling means for LGBTQ+ families and surrogacy law Australia-wide

This is essential listening for anyone navigating surrogacy in Australia—whether you're an intended parent, surrogate, or legal professional wanting to understand these pivotal legislative changes.

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