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 from mid 2027
The Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy (ARTS) Bill 2025 passed the Western Australian Parliament on 3 December 2025. The Bill as passed by Parliament can be found on the WA Parliament website (external site).
We now enter an approximate 18-month implementation period during which time regulations will be drafted and preparatory work will be carried out by the Department of Health, in consultation with key stakeholders impacted by the changes. The ARTS Act 2025 will commence in mid-2027.
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