Bad law, silenced voices: WA’s ART & Surrogacy Bill

Amber and Martine join Emma to expose the deep flaws in Western Australia’s Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Bill 2025. Amber outlines how the Bill erases crucial differences between surrogacy and assisted reproduction, silencing women’s voices in favour of commercial interests. Martine shares WAWAA’s advocacy strategy—including emailing every single WA MP individually—which resulted in immediate engagement from parliamentarians. Together, they make the abolitionist case against surrogacy and demand genuine scrutiny, independent review, and the central involvement of women’s advocacy in all lawmaking affecting women’s rights.This podcast provides general information and opinion only and does not constitute legal advice. Listeners should seek independent, professional legal advice before acting on any matters discussed. The hosts and AAWAA accept no liability for decisions made based on this content.