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Select Committee on the Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991 - Part 1

Select Committee on the Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991· 22 April 1999general_report

This 1999 WA parliamentary report reviews the Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991, addressing access to technology, embryo research, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, and surrogacy. It recommends changes to the Act, including allowing some research and preimplantation genetic diagnosis with restrictions, and addresses posthumous use of reproductive material and access to donor information.

Impact

The recommendations affect infertile couples, donor-conceived individuals, gamete donors, surrogates, and medical professionals involved in reproductive technology. Changes to access, research, and information availability will have significant personal and ethical implications.

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