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Equal rights for lesbians’ IVF children
CHILDREN born through in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) to lesbian mothers will have the same rights as those of heterosexual couples, under law changes announced by the New South Wales government.
State Attorney-General John Hatzistergos today said he had accepted NSW Law Reform recommendations extending “parental presumption” provisions to cover gay mums.
It was estimated 20 per cent of the state’s female same-sex couples had children, Mr Hatzistergos said.
The change affects those born through IVF or artificial fertilization only, by granting parenting rights and obligations to the non-biological mother.
“The current law discriminates against these children who, at the moment, have a relationship with the birth mother’s partner that is not recognized by law,” Mr Hatzistergos said.
“They are unable to take on inheritance, or the benefits of compensation which may be due … following a death or injury.”
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