AUSTRALIAN ALTRUISTIC SURROGACY: STILL A WAY TO GO

Abstract

This article is a first-person narrative of the author’s lived experience as an altruistic surrogate in Australia. The author highlights the complex and emotional difficulties faced by all parties in surrogacy arrangements to advocate for various legislative reforms. Touching on the phenomenon of international commercial surrogacy and the relevance of ensuring personal autonomy for surrogate mothers, the author ultimately paints a picture of an Australia that can approach surrogacy ethically: respecting the rights of children and the dignity of each individual.