Reproductive Technology Council

The Reproductive Technology Council was established by the Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991. Click here for further information.

The Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991 (HRT Act) regulates all assisted reproductive technology practices in Western Australia. The Commissioner of Health, subject to the Minister for Health, administers this Act. The HRT Act received Royal Assent on 8 October 1991 and came into full operation on April 8 1993.

It helps promote the safe and beneficial treatment of those who need to resort to reproductive technology in order to have a child, and ensures that they have adequate counselling and objective information to guide their decision-making. However it also ensures that the wider community is kept informed and involved, as the policies relating to the regulation of these technologies continue to evolve.

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	The Reproductive Technology Council was established by the Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991. Click here for further information. The Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991 (HRT Act) regulates all assisted reproductive technology practices in Western Australia. The Commissioner of Health, subject to the Minister for Health, administers this Act. The HRT Act received Royal Assent on 8 October 1991 and came into full operation on April 8 1993. It helps promote the safe and beneficial treatment of those who need to resort to reproductive technology in order to have a child, and ensures that they have adequate counselling and objective information to guide their decision-making. However it also ensures that the wider community is kept informed and involved, as the policies relating to the regulation of these technologies continue to evolve.	Surrogacy Act 2008 The Surrogacy Act 2008 was passed by Parliament on 10 December 2008 with the associated subsidiary legislation commencing on 1 March 2009. This means it is now legal for non-commercial surrogacy arrangements to be made between eligible persons in Western Australia. Click here for more information. National perspective on attitudes to egg, sperm and embryo donation Researchers from Concept Fertility Centre and The University of Western Australia are conducting a series of research projects examining attitudes to egg, sperm and embryo donation. Any current/past recipients or donors are invited to give their opinions. Our study also offers a unique opportunity for any donor conceived person aged 12+ years to express their views. This study will ascertain what information is important to various parties in the donation process, which will help guide future clinic practice and/or legislation. Participate in the survey now or find out more.