Hi! I’m Sarah Jefford, an IVF Mum, egg donor, surrogate and family creation lawyer.
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Why criminalising commercial surrogacy is not the answer (and doesn’t work)
Why criminalising commercial surrogacy is not the answer (and [...]
Surrogacy & Fertility Bulletin – November 2025
Surrogacy & Fertility Bulletin - November 2025 It's been [...]
Surrogacy in Australia: A Journey of Love, Law & Reform – Law Society Journal
My article for the Law Society Journal was published in [...]
Western Australia Surrogacy Law Reform
West Australians, particularly single and gay men, have long [...]
Australia’s surrogacy law review
The Australian government announced a review of Australia's surrogacy [...]
NSW Parentage Orders for International Surrogacy
Are NSW parentage orders available for children born via [...]
Surrogacy births in Australia
How many surrogacy births are there in Australia each [...]
Fertility Law & Ethics Conference Melbourne 2025
I am beyond excited to have spearheaded the inaugural [...]
Traditional Surrogacy in Australia
Traditional surrogacy involves a surrogate conceiving with her own [...]
Response to the UN Special Rapporteur report
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women [...]
Surrogacy and Financial Compensation
Let's talk about surrogacy financial compensation. I presented on [...]
Surrogacy escrow and financial management
If you’ve ventured into the world of international surrogacy, [...]
Surrogacy expos and trade shows
In the evolving landscape of fertility and surrogacy, and [...]
Surrogacy in the USA
Destination profile: Surrogacy in the USA Australian intended parents [...]
Surrogacy in Colombia
Destination profile: Surrogacy in Colombia Australian intended parents considering [...]
Surrogacy in Georgia
Destination profile: Surrogacy in Georgia Australian intended parents considering [...]