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Altruistic surrogacy involves no monetary gain for the birth mother, while commercial surrogacy includes financial compensation.

The Surrogacy Act 2010 in NSW provides a legal framework that prohibits commercial surrogacy and regulates altruistic surrogacy arrangements.

Ethical concerns in surrogacy include the emotional and financial implications for the surrogate and potential exploitation of vulnerable women.

<p>IVF and artificial insemination are critical in contemporary surrogacy as they enable the fertilization process necessary for carrying a child.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-government organizations offer emotional support, legal advice, and conflict management services to families dealing with surrogacy and family law matters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Media coverage has raised awareness about protecting privacy and influenced lobbying efforts for legislative reforms in family law, particularly concerning domestic violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Family Law Court aims to enhance public awareness of family issues and provide easier access to court procedures and legal services through technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surrogacy arrangements are complex due to the intertwining medical, emotional, financial, and legal aspects involved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Surrogacy Act 2010 in NSW outlines legal requirements for intended parents and surrogates and prohibits commercial surrogacy arrangements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children born through IVF or artificial insemination hold the same legal status as those conceived naturally, impacting inheritance rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IVF involves fertilisation occurring outside the uterus, followed by the implantation of the resulting embryo into a uterus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethical concerns include the potential for exploitation of surrogates and the commodification of childbirth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>This legislation prohibits human cloning for reproductive purposes and regulates embryo research to ensure ethical compliance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public opinion, shown through surveys, indicated strong support for same-sex marriage, leading to legal recognition in 2017.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Australian Human Rights Commission advocated for the recognition of same-sex relationships and the removal of discriminatory laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A natural father is not solely the biological parent but may be the partner of the impregnated individual, which complicates legal parentage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate is the biological mother as her egg is used, while in gestational surrogacy, she has no genetic link to the child as an embryo is created using the intended parents' or donors' genetic material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Before the Act, surrogacy arrangements were largely unenforceable, leading to issues such as surrogates refusing to return the child or intended parents not fulfilling financial obligations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Act emphasizes the 'best interest of the child' and requires counselling and legal advice for both parties before entering an agreement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Act allows for parentage orders to be used to transfer legal parentage from the birth mother to the commissioning parents, replacing the traditional adoption process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Commercial surrogacy raises concerns about exploitation, emotional distress, and the commodification of children, leading to potential ethical violations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Counselling and legal advice ensure both parties are emotionally committed and informed of their legal obligations before entering a surrogacy agreement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interstate and international surrogacy can lead to complexities regarding legal recognition, eligibility requirements, and enforcement of agreements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An ethical framework is crucial in protecting the rights and welfare of all parties involved, especially the child, while promoting informed decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers