Make a Submission! Review of Australia’s surrogacy laws
Sarah Jefford2025-05-27T15:56:59+10:00The Australian government announced a review of Australia's surrogacy laws and the Australian Law Reform Commission [...]
Sarah’s home!
Sarah Jefford2025-05-21T11:02:03+10:00Sarah's home After 15 flights, thousands of air miles and many hours in airports, Sarah's home [...]
Best Practice & Ethical Surrogacy
Sarah Jefford2025-05-17T18:17:09+10:00Best practice and ethical surrogacy - what is it, how we do go about it, and [...]
Birthright citizenship and US surrogacy
Sarah Jefford2025-05-16T09:12:49+10:00For many Australian intended parents, the United States offers a reliable, legally supported pathway to parenthood [...]
The Consequences of Criminalising Commercial Surrogacy
Sarah Jefford2025-05-11T08:39:27+10:00Consequences of criminalising commercial surrogacy The case of Lloyd & Compton has once again illustrated the [...]
Regulating Surrogacy Matching Services
Sarah Jefford2025-05-10T15:02:50+10:00Like any industry, surrogacy matching services need to be regulated to ensure best practice and to [...]
Fertility Law & Ethics Conference Melbourne 2025 – registrations open
Sarah Jefford2025-05-29T17:50:08+10:00I am beyond excited to be spearheading the inaugural Fertility Law & Ethics conference to be [...]
Child-free surrogate approved for surrogacy in Victoria
Sarah Jefford2025-05-04T12:24:48+10:00In Victorian surrogacy news, a child-free surrogate has been approved to be a surrogate for Victorian [...]
Review of Australia’s surrogacy laws
Sarah Jefford2025-05-25T09:39:42+10:00The Australian government announced a review of Australia's surrogacy laws. The Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced on [...]
Surrogacy Australia Support Service
Sarah Jefford2023-12-15T09:05:04+11:00Are you thinking about signing up to the Surrogacy Australia Support Service (SASS), or an agency [...]
Statement regarding Monash IVF embryo mix-up
Sarah Jefford2025-05-04T11:33:24+10:00Monash IVF in Queensland has admitted to transferring the wrong embryo to a woman, who has [...]
Surrogacy Case Updates
Sarah Jefford2025-05-06T00:30:40+10:00Surrogacy Case Updates - 2025 As one of only a few surrogacy lawyers in Australia, it [...]
The Best & Worst of Surrogacy: Secrets We Keep Podcast
Sarah Jefford2025-05-10T17:41:41+10:00The best and worst of surrogacy. LiSTNR has published a podcast as part of the Secrets [...]
Surrogacy and Financial Compensation
Sarah Jefford2025-05-25T09:31:36+10:00Let's talk about surrogacy financial compensation. I presented on this topic at the International Surrogacy Forum [...]
Surrogacy in England
Sarah Jefford2025-04-09T03:27:35+10:00This week I explored surrogacy in England. I am travelling on a Churchill Fellowship between March [...]
Surrogacy & Law Reform in Ireland
Sarah Jefford2025-04-02T09:28:46+11:00I am travelling on a Churchill Fellowship between March and May 2025, to research best practice [...]
The Churchill Fellowship
Sarah Jefford2025-03-07T12:42:40+11:00Sarah Jefford OAM is honoured to be have been awarded a Churchill Fellowship from the Winston [...]
The International Surrogacy Forum
Sarah Jefford2025-03-25T21:25:02+11:00I'm overseas on my much-anticipated Churchill Fellowship, and this week was in Cape Town for the [...]
Surrogacy Law Reform Campaigning
Sarah Jefford2025-02-11T18:13:29+11:00It's time for some surrogacy law reform campaigning! You might have heard that the Australian government [...]
2024 Surrogacy Year in Review
Sarah Jefford2024-12-04T19:09:24+11:00Looking back, 2024 surrogacy has been big for events, law reform and things happening in the [...]
Conflicting Interests in Surrogacy
Sarah Jefford2025-05-03T13:45:05+10:00Conflicting interests are prevalent in the surrogacy industry. Intended parents are interested in having a baby, [...]
The Pope on Surrogacy: One Year On
Sarah Jefford2025-01-08T17:27:28+11:00Since we heard from the Pope on surrogacy in 2024, the world's attention has continued to [...]
500 Australian Surrogacy Arrangements
Sarah Jefford2024-11-30T19:39:37+11:00The greatest privilege of my time as a surrogacy lawyer is to work with intended parents [...]
NSW Parentage Orders for International Surrogacy
Sarah Jefford2025-05-01T10:40:06+10:00Are NSW parentage orders available for children born via international surrogacy? Recent changes in NSW with [...]
Help Improve Surrogacy Birth Care in Australia
Sarah Jefford2024-12-12T08:22:36+11:00🚨 Call for Participants: Help Improve Surrogacy Birth Care in Australia! 🚨 Are you a surrogate, [...]
Surrogacy Case Updates
Sarah Jefford2025-05-05T01:44:07+10:00Surrogacy Case Updates As one of only a few surrogacy lawyers in Australia, it can be [...]
The Surrogacy Sisterhood Community
Sarah Jefford2025-05-14T13:50:31+10:00It is so important to have community around us during a surrogacy arrangement. The Surrogacy Sisterhood [...]
Sarah Jefford awarded Medal of the Order of Australia
Sarah Jefford2024-12-14T13:15:35+11:00Sarah Jefford is honoured to be awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia, for services [...]
Reforming Surrogacy in NSW
Sarah Jefford2024-12-13T20:42:27+11:00Reforming surrogacy in NSW. The New South Wales Surrogacy Act is being reviewed by the NSW [...]
Response to the Pope on Surrogacy
Sarah Jefford2024-12-05T08:47:18+11:00Sarah wrote an Opinion piece for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald in January 2024, in [...]
A Vision for Surrogacy in Australia
Sarah Jefford2025-05-25T09:38:25+10:00A vision for surrogacy in Australia. I've thought about surrogacy and all its complexities, and written [...]
How Do I Find a Surrogate in Australia?
Sarah Jefford2024-11-24T19:05:43+11:00How do I find a surrogate in Australia? So you've decided to explore surrogacy as an [...]
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Do I Qualify for Surrogacy in Australia?
Sarah Jefford2024-11-03T15:54:25+11:00Do I qualify for surrogacy in Australia? If you are new to surrogacy, you can read [...]
The Surrogacy Process in Australia
Sarah Jefford2024-07-19T15:27:34+10:00The Surrogacy Process in Australia is similar in all States, and applies [...]
Surrogacy births in Australia
Sarah Jefford2024-11-24T18:21:56+11:00How many surrogacy births are there in Australia each year? There are between 130 and 150 [...]
Can I Be a Surrogate in Australia?
Sarah Jefford2025-01-15T11:42:24+11:00Can I be a surrogate? Many women who consider whether to be a surrogate assume they [...]
Surrogacy Laws in Australia
Sarah Jefford2024-12-06T14:21:34+11:00Surrogacy Laws Australia Surrogacy is legal across Australia. Surrogacy must be altruistic (unpaid). Commercial (paid) surrogacy [...]
Free Surrogacy Handbook
Sarah Jefford2025-05-04T11:27:35+10:00Free Surrogacy Handbook If you are new to surrogacy, you can read about how to find [...]
Surrogacy Podcast Ep 100 Mike Nate & Sarah
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T13:20:26+11:00The Surrogacy Podcast Episode 100: Mike, Nate and Sarah. We made it to 100 episodes of [...]
Surrogacy in Australia Costs
Sarah Jefford2024-07-19T15:12:24+10:00Surrogacy in Australia costs- what do intended parents need to pay for in surrogacy in Australia? [...]
International Surrogacy Options
Sarah Jefford2025-05-13T11:17:57+10:00International Surrogacy options for Australians. When you are considering surrogacy in Australia or overseas, you may [...]
Sharing Your Story for Surrogacy
Sarah Jefford2024-07-19T15:13:47+10:00Sharing your story for surrogacy. If you are new to surrogacy, you can read about how [...]
We Need A Surrogate: What’s Next?
Sarah Jefford2024-07-21T10:35:48+10:00We Need a Surrogate: What's Next? Now that you've decided to pursue surrogacy, you're probably wondering [...]
Traditional Surrogacy in Australia
Sarah Jefford2024-07-21T10:23:52+10:00Traditional surrogacy involves a surrogate conceiving with her own eggs, with sperm from an intended father [...]
Conceiving at Home: The Untrue Story of the Turkey Baster
Sarah Jefford2024-12-27T16:48:35+11:00Conceiving at home: The Untrue Story of the Turkey Baster Are you thinking of conceiving at [...]
The Surrogacy Process Chart
Sarah Jefford2024-11-24T14:43:20+11:00The Surrogacy Process Chart: A step-by-step guide of an expected timeline and estimated cost breakdown of [...]
How much does surrogacy cost in Australia?
Sarah Jefford2024-07-19T15:41:55+10:00How much does surrogacy cost in Australia? Australian intended parents are always keen to know how [...]
Surrogacy Counselling in Australia
Sarah Jefford2024-07-11T12:40:41+10:00Surrogacy Counselling - what should we expect? If you are new to surrogacy, you can read [...]
Surrogacy as a Gay Dad in Australia
Sarah Jefford2024-11-24T19:07:00+11:00Pursuing surrogacy as a gay dad. Are you considering surrogacy as a single or partnered gay [...]
How Does It Feel, To Give Away a Baby?
Sarah Jefford2024-07-21T10:31:16+10:00How does it feel, to give away a baby? Good question, and probably the most common [...]
Will the Surrogate Keep the Baby?
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:49:28+11:00Will the surrogate keep the baby? One of the first questions asked by intended parents considering [...]
Compensated or Commercial Surrogacy?
Sarah Jefford2025-05-01T02:46:30+10:00In Australia, commercial surrogacy is illegal and only altruistic surrogacy is allowed. There are often calls [...]
Surrogacy with an overseas friend
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T13:25:05+11:00Can we do surrogacy with my friend who lives overseas? Can she travel to Australia to [...]
Surrogacy and human trafficking: it happened here.
Sarah Jefford2025-05-15T13:59:29+10:00Photo credit: Hermes Rivera Surrogacy and human trafficking: it happened here. There was much reporting on [...]
100 Episodes of the Surrogacy Podcast: A Celebration!
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:18:12+11:00The Surrogacy Podcast celebrates 100 episodes! When I was pregnant with surro-bub, I had daily questions [...]
Is Traditional Surrogacy Illegal?
Sarah Jefford2024-07-16T14:50:44+10:00Why do IVF clinics in Australia tell people that traditional surrogacy is illegal? If you are [...]
Connecting With A Surrogate
Sarah Jefford2024-07-19T15:14:35+10:00How do I connect with a surrogate? It's one thing to ask - how do I [...]
Surrogate Bodily Autonomy
Sarah Jefford2024-07-27T09:28:37+10:00Surrogate Bodily Autonomy. What exactly do we mean when we talk about the surrogate having bodily [...]
So You Want to Be a Surrogate?
Sarah Jefford2025-05-04T11:23:08+10:00So you want to be a surrogate in Australia? You can have an initial consult with [...]
Australian Surrogacy Statistics
Sarah Jefford2024-11-24T18:18:53+11:00Australian surrogacy statistics collected between 2021-2023. How common is surrogacy in Australia? I have gathered statistics [...]
Buy the Book: More Than Just a Baby
Sarah Jefford2024-03-29T13:39:28+11:00I am so excited to launch my book, More Than Just a Baby: A Guide to [...]
Setting Expectations For Surrogacy Journeys
Sarah Jefford2025-02-14T16:39:56+11:00When entering a surrogacy arrangement, it is important that the parties spend some time setting expectations [...]
Don’t Get Scammed: Growing Your Family with Surrogacy
Sarah Jefford2025-05-14T12:11:30+10:00Growing families surrogacy is an option, and you may be forgiven for thinking that everyone you talk [...]
When Surrogacy Goes Wrong
Sarah Jefford2024-08-07T12:52:12+10:00Surrogacy isn't always sunshine and roses. Sometimes, surrogacy goes wrong. Even when it is good, the [...]
Preparing for the Parentage Order
Sarah Jefford2024-03-29T13:26:00+11:00If you're expecting a baby through an Australian surrogacy arrangement, you'll be keen to make sure [...]
Expectations for Donor Agreements
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T13:40:37+11:00Expectations for Donor Agreements When entering a donor agreement, it is important for the parties to [...]
Will the Surrogate Ask For Money?
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T13:41:13+11:00Will the surrogate ask for money? If you are new to surrogacy, you can read about [...]
Surrogacy as Motherhood: The Inalienable Right to Choose
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T13:42:07+11:00I recently spoke at the Melbourne Law School's Health Law and Ethics Network, on the subject [...]
Co-Parenting Arrangements
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:18:45+11:00Co-Parenting Arrangements There are many ways to grow a family, and co-parenting is one creative option. [...]
Traditional Surrogacy: Is It Harder To Give Up Genetics?
Sarah Jefford2024-07-29T13:47:17+10:00Is it harder, to give up a genetics, as a traditional surrogate? If you know me [...]
Parenting & Chronic Illness – Parenting Beyond Exhaustion
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:19:43+11:00Parenting and Chronic Illness- Parenting Beyond the Exhaustion. This is a guest blog from Miranda Hill. [...]
Medicare for surrogacy: law reform needed
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:20:13+11:00If you have needed IVF, you will know that Medicare rebates are available for most fertility [...]
Surrogacy law reform in Australia.
Sarah Jefford2024-12-06T14:21:06+11:00If I had a magic wand and could change surrogacy law in Australia, what would I [...]
Are We All Equal?
Sarah Jefford2024-11-02T08:37:47+11:00Are we all created equal, when it comes to surrogacy? Are all intended parents equally entitled [...]
Surrogacy Information Sharing and Privacy
Sarah Jefford2024-07-11T13:01:09+10:00A surrogacy arrangement necessarily involves people sharing experiences with each other that would otherwise be reserved [...]
Babies born through surrogacy in 2022
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:21:05+11:00Babies born via surrogacy in Australia, 2022 edition! My new favourite word is anthroponymy: the study [...]
Uniform Surrogacy Laws? Yes please!
Sarah Jefford2024-06-29T15:54:18+10:00Uniform Surrogacy Laws? Yes please! The Council of Attorneys General met in late 2019 in Adelaide [...]
ACT Surrogacy Law Reform 2023
Sarah Jefford2024-06-29T15:38:30+10:00The ACT surrogacy laws are the oldest in Australia - that is, they were the most [...]
Surrogacy Information Seminar in Ipswich
Sarah Jefford2024-07-21T08:34:51+10:00We are excited to present a surrogacy information seminar in Ipswich, Queensland, on Thursday 29 August [...]
Surrogacy Lawyers! What are they good for?
Sarah Jefford2025-05-13T09:28:02+10:00Surrogacy Lawyers - huh, what are they good for? If you answered 'absolutely nothing!' well... fair [...]
Surrogacy and the Media
Sarah Jefford2024-07-11T13:08:42+10:00Surrogacy and the media - what are the benefits and consequences? Are you thinking of sharing [...]
Victorian Surrogacy Regulations Update
Sarah Jefford2024-07-27T11:10:14+10:00Victorian Surrogacy Regulations Update If you know me at all, you know how much I enjoy [...]
Surrogacy and Social Media
Sarah Jefford2025-02-14T16:28:14+11:00Surrogacy and Social Media You might be surprised to discover that something as simple as social [...]
Surrogacy Lawyer Toowoomba
Sarah Jefford2024-03-29T13:31:00+11:00Surrogacy Lawyer Toowoomba Sarah Jefford is a surrogacy lawyer, assisting people in Toowoomba, across south Queensland [...]
Birth Certificates and Surrogacy: Recognition or Erasure?
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:21:54+11:00I’ve been thinking a lot lately about birth certificates, and donor conception and surrogacy, after attending [...]
Importing and Exporting Embryos
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:22:19+11:00Importing and Exporting Embryos and Gametes Many intended parents will have the help of an egg [...]
Do I need a Surrogacy Broker?
Sarah Jefford2025-01-07T13:19:18+11:00Do I need a surrogacy broker? Or a surrogacy consultant, or third party to be your [...]
Gestational Surrogacy in Australia
Sarah Jefford2024-11-24T17:35:51+11:00Gestational surrogacy, in which the surrogate is not the genetic mother of the baby she is [...]
Surrogacy Information for Healthcare Providers
Sarah Jefford2024-07-23T22:14:37+10:00Surrogacy Information for Healthcare Providers If you are an intended parent or future surrogate and need [...]
Supporting Your Surrogate and Family
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:26:35+11:00Supporting Your Surrogate and Family Intended parents carry the pressure of wanting to be appreciative, supportive [...]
Care Package Ideas for Surrogates and Egg Donors
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:24:10+11:00Care Package Ideas for Surrogates and Egg Donors During a recent egg donation cycle, my lovely [...]
The 2024 Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat
Sarah Jefford2024-10-26T19:47:11+11:00The Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat returns in September 2024! You can read the full Retreat flier here. [...]
Single Parent Surrogacy
Sarah Jefford2024-07-23T13:50:56+10:00Single Parent Surrogacy Are you a single intended parent considering surrogacy to grow your family? The [...]
Surrogacy Lawyer Ipswich North Lakes
Sarah Jefford2024-07-23T16:04:14+10:00Surrogacy Lawyer Ipswich, North Lakes and Brisbane. Sarah Jefford is a surrogacy lawyer Ipswich, North Lakes, [...]
Fertility Lawyer Melbourne
Sarah Jefford2024-04-01T14:24:49+11:00Fertility Lawyer Melbourne Sarah Jefford is a fertility, surrogacy and family lawyer assisting people across Australia. [...]
Surrogacy Lawyer Townsville
Sarah Jefford2024-03-29T13:31:46+11:00Surrogacy Lawyer Townsville Sarah Jefford is a surrogacy lawyer, assisting people in Townsville, across north Queensland [...]
Surrogacy Lawyer Newcastle
Sarah Jefford2024-03-29T13:32:12+11:00Surrogacy Lawyer Newcastle Sarah Jefford is a surrogacy lawyer assisting people in Newcastle, across New South [...]
Surrogacy Lawyer Port Macquarie
Sarah Jefford2024-07-23T16:04:28+10:00Surrogacy Lawyer Port Macquarie Sarah Jefford is a surrogacy lawyer assisting people in Port Macquarie, across [...]
Surrogacy Lawyer Bendigo
Sarah Jefford2024-07-23T16:04:55+10:00Surrogacy Lawyer Bendigo Sarah Jefford is a surrogacy lawyer assisting people in Bendigo and across Victoria. [...]
Surrogacy Lawyer Coffs Harbour
Sarah Jefford2024-03-29T13:33:43+11:00Surrogacy Lawyer Coffs Harbour Sarah Jefford is a surrogacy lawyer assisting people in Coffs Harbour, across [...]