Victorian IVF Authority Abolished; IVF Regulation and Donor Registers Moved to Health Department; Stronger Health Enforcement
Health Legislation Amendment (Regulatory Reform) Bill 2024
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
People bringing donor gametes or embryos into Victoria must certify that donors consented, received counselling and advice, and that the 10-family limit is met.
People taking donor gametes or embryos out of Victoria must certify that the intended use outside the state is consistent with Victorian laws.
It is a criminal offence to provide a certification regarding donor gametes or embryos that the person believes is false or misleading.
People who make these certifications must keep written records for a prescribed period or face penalties.
Registered ART providers face fines for breaching registration conditions without a reasonable excuse.
People who bring or take donor gametes and embryos into or out of Victoria must comply with prohibitions and conditions prescribed by the Secretary.
The Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority is abolished, and its powers move to the Secretary and the Donor Conception Registrar.