Donor information is recorded so donor-conceived people can access details about their genetic origins. Arrangements differ by state: Victoria operates statutory registers now managed by the Victorian Department of Health following the closure of VARTA at the end of 2024, and other states have their own arrangements, with clinics also holding records. 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: central register, voluntary register, donor conception register
Related Australia guides
Sources
- Victorian Department of Health (health.vic.gov.au)
- NHMRC Ethical guidelines on the use of assisted reproductive technology in clinical practice and research (nhmrc.gov.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.