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WA Surrogacy Law Update: Nobody Knows When It Starts

April 11, 2026 • Stephen Page

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Waiting for WA's new surrogacy and fertility laws to take effect? You're not alone—and here's the frustrating truth: nobody knows the exact timeline yet.

Stephen Page, Director at Page Provan Family & Fertility Lawyers, provides a quick update on Western Australia's Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Act, which passed Parliament in December 2024 and received Royal Assent just before Christmas.

While the government announced an 18-month rollout (through to around July 2027), the regulations are still being written, and there's no clear timeline on when specific provisions will commence.

If you're wondering when the new IVF industry regulations kick in, or when updated surrogacy rules take effect—Stephen's answer is honest: "I don't know, and seemingly nor does anyone else."

A brief but important update for anyone navigating WA fertility and surrogacy law.

In This Episode:

WA Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Act passed December 2024
Updates to IVF industry regulations in WA
Updates to surrogacy law in WA
18-month rollout period (now through July 2027)
Why the commencement timeline is still unknown
What we're waiting on: regulations being drafted

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Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available. If you're planning surrogacy or fertility treatment in WA, keep checking back for the latest regulatory changes.

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