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.	EMBRYO STORAGE - Are You Aware of the Legislation Changes? Recent amendments to the Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991 have extended the frozen embryo storage limit from 3 years to 10 years. IVF participants with embryos in storage must apply directly to the Reproductive Technology Council (RTC) for extensions beyond 10 years. Clinics are no longer permitted to apply for extensions on behalf of participants. Click here for further information. IVF Eligibility Seminar 16 November 2004 Proceedings from the Seminar are NOW AVAILABLE on DVD. For a copy telephone (08) 9222 4048 or email: rtc@health.wa.gov.au Click here for further information. *Proclamation of July 2004 Amendments to the Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991* issuing of revised Directions Click here for further information. Approval for Diagnostic Testing of Embryos - Advice to Clinics** Click here for further information.