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Infertility
Donor Sperm
The use of donor sperm like donor eggs is perfectly legal in New South Wales. There is a Australia wide shortage of local sperm donors. Fertility East is actively involved in recruiting new donors unfortunately the actual numbers have proved to be very small. In addition it is legal for patients to source their own donors. Our sperm coordinator is available to discuss all these vital issues with you.
Sperm Donation Facts
Fees Donor Sperm
Surgical Sperm Collection (SSC)
Become a Sperm Donor
Legal Aspects:
Current NSW legislation has been in force since January 2010. In addition to donors being identifiable (i.e.when the child reaches 18 years and if desired can be given contact details for the donor) a donor register is also being kept.
Please review the relevant brochures at: www.health.nsw.gov.au/hospitals/phc/art.asp
These brochures provide information on the following topics:
- Information for parents
- Information for donors
- Information for donor conceived individuals
- Information on the Central donor register in NSW
Under section 14 of the NSW Status of Children Act 1996, a semen donor is presumed not to be the legal father of any child born as a result of assisted reproduction using donor semen. This means that the donor will generally not be liable under the laws governing child support, inheritance and related issues. In most cases, the legal parents of the child will be the birth mother and her male partner, if she has one.
If you wish to obtain further information about this or any other legal issue associated with your donation, please seek legal advice.
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