A friend, Facebook or ... Ukraine? No easy surrogacy options for Australian families desperate for children

The Guardian Health Friday 17 July 2026, 15:00 UTC By Tory Shepherd 1 min read

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With huge amounts of money at stake and power imbalances in play, the Australian Law Reform Commission is looking at how to better regulate the industryOver eight years, Ethan and his wife went through nine rounds of IVF in Melbourne. They travelled to Spain for two more, without success. Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best read Continue reading...

With huge amounts of money at stake and power imbalances in play, the Australian Law Reform Commission is looking at how to better regulate the industry

Over eight years, Ethan and his wife went through nine rounds of IVF in Melbourne.

They travelled to Spain for two more, without success.

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