Donor conception uses gametes or embryos provided by someone other than the intended parents. Australian practice is built on the principle that a donor-conceived person has a right to know their genetic origins, so anonymous donation is not permitted for treatment in Australian clinics. Counselling is required for donors and recipients, and information is recorded on registers. Assisted reproductive treatment, donor and surrogacy law differs between Australian states and territories. Check the rules that apply where you live and where your clinic is located.
Also known as: donor treatment, using a donor
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Sources
- NHMRC Ethical guidelines on the use of assisted reproductive technology in clinical practice and research (nhmrc.gov.au)
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.