Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department
The department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework. Through the Australian Government Solicitor, the department also provides legal services to the Commonwealth, including legal advice and representation.
Vision and mission
The department's mission is to achieve a just and secure society through the maintenance and improvement of Australia's law, justice, security and integrity frameworks.
How the Australian Government Attorney-General's Department can help
On behalf of the Australian Government, the department has launched Surrogacy in Australia, a website that provides information for parents and surrogates on Australia's surrogacy laws and policies.
The website is an Australian Government initiative, overseen by the Attorney-General's Department.
The website is not intended to replace legal or medical advice. Rather, it provides authoritative and factual information on Australia's surrogacy laws and policy. This includes information on:
- how Australian surrogacy law protects the legal and human rights of surrogates, babies born of surrogacy and intended parents
- the human rights risks and legal issues associated with international commercial surrogacy
- where people can seek advice depending on their state and territory of residence and their personal circumstances.
Information lines / help lines
- Use the department's contact information for help with questions about its work.