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Monash IVF Scandal: What Went Wrong and What Happens Next?
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In this episode of the Australian Family and Fertility Law Podcast, renowned family and fertility lawyer Stephen Page explores one of the most significant events to hit Australia's IVF landscape — the Monash embryo mix-up in Brisbane. For the first time in Australian history, an IVF clinic mistakenly implanted the wrong embryo, leading to widespread concern, heartbreak, and legal questions.
Stephen examines the human impact on the families involved, the importance of safeguarding their privacy, and the emotional weight carried by clinic staff. He also addresses the calls for tighter regulation of fertility clinics, outlining the new Assisted Reproductive Technology Act in Queensland and what it means for future practice.
Drawing on decades of legal experience, Stephen unpacks critical questions around parentage, custody, and the child's best interests — connecting these issues to high-profile international cases like the Baby Gammy surrogacy case.
With empathy, expertise, and sharp legal insight, Stephen brings listeners a thoughtful analysis of how Australian family and fertility law responds when the unimaginable happens.
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