This is not true. Surrogacy is legal in Australia, although legislation varies by State. However, it is true that commercial surrogacy is illegal. Only altruistic surrogacy arrangements are allowed, irrespective of the State.
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Andrea Rodrigo
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia along with the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI). Postgraduate course in Medical Genetics.