Right now, the NSW Parliament is reviewing fertility support and assisted reproductive treatment. This is our chance to make real change, but we need your voice to do it.
Rainbow Families is collecting stories and experiences from LGBTQ+ people across NSW to include in our official submission.
Whether you're starting your journey, navigating fertility treatment, or have faced barriers along the way – your experience matters.
We must act fast.
Our survey closes 5 August 2025.
Parliamentary submissions close 31 August, but we need time to prepare.
Add your voice now.
Complete our Rainbow Families Survey Here.
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All responses will be de-identified before inclusion in our submission.
Want more info?
You can also visit the NSW Parliamentary inquiry page here
Inquiry into fertility support and assisted reproductive treatment:
- That a select committee be established to inquire into and report on fertility support and assisted reproductive treatment in New South Wales, and in particular:
- current supports available for infertility, including for people with relevant health issues such as endometriosis or who are undergoing cancer treatment
- economic impacts of infertility and assisted reproductive technology
- education and information available in New South Wales regarding fertility and assisted reproductive technology
- current supports for families dealing with pregnancy loss, including relevant leave entitlements and mental health support
- current options for assisted reproduction in New South Wales
- barriers to accessing assisted reproductive treatment including in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology and surrogacy
- specific factors that impact access to assisted reproductive treatment in rural and regional New South Wales
- the regulatory framework for assisted reproductive technology in New South Wales, including the adequacy of safeguards for families and individuals
- changes to New South Wales government policies and procedures to better support families and surrogates through surrogacy
- relevant national and international laws that impact on surrogacy arrangements in New South Wales, including consideration of a model national legal framework for surrogacy arrangements, and any other related matter.
The terms of reference for the inquiry were referred to the committee by the Legislative Council on 4 June 2025.
