In vitro fertilisation (IVF) and reproductive technology
IVF and reproductive technology include a range of procedures that aim to help individuals and their families achieve a healthy pregnancy.
IVF involves the handling of sperm, eggs or embryos outside the body.
Western Australian legislation requires assisted reproductive technology providers to be licensed.
Further information is available via the Reproductive Technology Council’s website (external site).
New assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy legislation for WA
On 13 August 2025, the Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Bill 2025 (ARTS Bill) was introduced to WA Parliament. The ARTS Bill will be debated in Parliament and may be subject to change through the Parliamentary process. The Bill can be found on the WA Parliament website [Progress of Bills] (external site).
Until the new ARTS legislation comes into effect (including the making of regulations), access to IVF, reproductive technology and surrogacy is still regulated by the Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991 and the Surrogacy Act 2008.
Donor assisted conception
Donor Conception Information Service (DCIS) is designed to support and provide information to people who are donor-conceived or participants in donor conception through a licensed fertility clinic in Western Australia. For further information see Donor Conception Information Service.
Licensed IVF clinics in WA
Licensing of WA Assisted Reproductive Technology Practices and Storage Facilities is undertaken by the Licensing and Accreditation Regulatory Unit (LARU) at the Department of Health. About licensing of private healthcare facilities (external site).
List of licensed clinics
Where to get help
Last reviewed: 15-08-2025
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Reproductive Technology Unit