Baby Business

Overview

Australia is rethinking its surrogacy laws. NSW has just joined Queensland and the ACT in taking a hard line against paying for the services of a surrogate, now banning the practice even if you go overseas to do it. Those supporting the moves say they're concerned for the wellbeing of the women being paid to carry babies, especially those in developing countries. But some infertile couples don't see the harm in it and say they don’t want the state interfering in their personal lives.