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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2000 Week 10 Hansard (18 October) . . Page.. 3243 ..
Mr Stanhope asked the Attorney-General and the Chief Minister, upon notice:
(1) What funding or other resources have you arranged for the ACT Law Reform Commission so that it can complete its inquiry into the question of artificial reproductive technology referred to it in 1998.
(2) Have you or any other Minister reviewed the question of artificial reproductive technology referred to the ACT Law Reform Commission in 1998 to ensure that the issues surrounding surrogacy will be examined.
(3) Has the question of artificial reproductive technology referred to the ACT Law Reform Commission in 1998 been altered in any way; and
(4) If so, what changes have been made.
(5) When is the Law Reform Commission expected to report on this matter.
Mr Humphries: The answers to Mr Stanhope's questions are as follows:
(1) Senior Officers of my Department recently met with Justice Crispin to explore how the Commission might better meet its objectives. In particular, consideration was given to improved financial recognition of members and additional research support.
As a result, my Department has prepared a draft budget for the Commission and, subject to the determination of remuneration of members by the Remuneration Tribunal, I propose to fund the Commission during the remainder of this financial year from the Treasurers Advance. A copy of the draft budget is attached.
(2) The 1998 terms of reference are sufficiently broad to allow examination of the issues surrounding surrogacy. I am confident, following discussions with Justice Crispin, that the issues surrounding surrogacy will be examined.
(3) No.
(4) N/A.
(5) The Commission has not advised of a likely completion date.
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