Surrogacy, exploitation and law reform: Why women’s rights are the foundational consideration

The AAWAA Women’s Advocate · Aug 3, 2026 · 13m

Emma and Megan look at what is really at stake when Parliament considers surrogacy law reform. Instead of starting with “access” and “barriers”, they focus on the threshold question: should the State construct and normalise a market that uses women’s reproductive capacity for the planned relinquishment of children? Drawing on AAWAA’s recent evidence and broader governance and UN work, they explain why sex-based women’s organisations must be consulted seriously if that question is to be answered honestly.

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