Regulation
The NHMRC ethical guidelines set expectations on consent, counselling, donor conception, sex selection, embryo research and the interests of people born from treatment. Australian clinics are expected to comply, and the guidelines underpin much of what clinics can and cannot offer.
Also known as: NHMRC guidelines, ethical guidelines ART
Sources
- 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.