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Surrogacy Nightmare: Aussie Couple Referred for Criminal Charges After Overseas Baby Journey

May 22, 2025 • Stephen Page • Season 1 • Episode 127

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In this episode of the Australian Family and Fertility Law Podcast, renowned surrogacy lawyer Stephen Page of Page Provan Family and Fertility Lawyers unpacks a cautionary case that’s sending shockwaves through the surrogacy community.

Stephen explores the recent Federal Circuit and Family Court decision in Lloyd & Compton, where a Queensland couple's overseas surrogacy journey in North Cyprus ended not with celebration — but with a referral for criminal prosecution. With over three decades of experience and more than 2,000 surrogacy cases across 40 countries, Stephen breaks down what went wrong, the legal missteps made, and what every hopeful parent needs to know before engaging in surrogacy abroad.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complex intersection of Australian family law and international fertility arrangements.