The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) was asked to inquire into surrogacy laws.
Adoptee Rights Australia Inc. identified several crossover issues between adopted persons and those born through surrogacy arrangements.
In the submission, ARA Inc. spoke of:
- Recognition of Adopted Persons as Key Stakeholders
- Right to Information – What Information?
- Right to Information – How should this be provided or facilitated?
- Additional Issue 1: Centring the Rights of the Child then Adult
- Additional Issue 2: Need for Research, Awareness and Public Education
- Additional Issue 3: Legal Recognition and the Lifespan Perspective
- Additional Issue 4: Discharge Rights in Surrogacy Arrangements
- Additional Issue 5: Immediate Post-Birth Separation
- Reform Proposal: Post-Birth Care Protocols
Read the full submission HERE