Recommendations supported by state government also include the establishment of a central donor register
People conceived through sperm or egg donations may have greater access to their genetic history under a suite of recommendations accepted by theIn response to a parliamentary inquiry on the issue, the government has given in-principle support for donor-conceived persons to be legislatively provided with the right to know the identity of their donor and siblings when they turn 18.
“Further consideration is required regarding the implementation, funding and resourcing implications to establish and maintain a register,” the government response says. A register would likely involve developing IT systems and digitising historical records. “Conception using donated sperm, eggs or embryos has given countless Queensland couples and individuals the precious gift of starting or extending a family,” she said on Tuesday.The best way to obtain contact preferences of those involved, particularly for historical donor conception procedures, needs to be considered, the government said.
“Queensland donor-conceived people have the same rights to their medical and family history as any other Australian, including the option for facilitated contact with donors and siblings, with the consent of both parties,” she said.
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