Today, in the Western Australian Parliament I spoke on the Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Bill. I spoke about the importance of empathy, respect, and diversity of lived experience in shaping the parliament’s deliberations, reflecting on the invisible barriers faced by Western Australians who are currently excluded from surrogacy access and on how reform offers hope and belonging.

It was great to see Government members throughout the day sharing their own powerful stories — including personal experiences with IVF, stories from constituents impacted by the reform, and heartfelt acknowledgements of the advocates who have fought for reform for many years.

Like me, many spoke about love, their families, and the importance of giving more Western Australians the chance to experience the joy of parenthood.

Supporters of surrogacy reform are encouraged to contact their local Members of Parliament and urge them to support the bill to ensure equality of access for all Western Australians.

You can watch the full speech on the YouTube Video below.