This is not a final report. It is a Discussion Paper issued for community consultation and response. The Commission's purpose in issuing the Discussion Paper at this time is to allow interested persons and organisations the opportunity to consider the issues raised, and to make their views known to the Commission. Any comments sent to the Commission will be carefully considered when the Commission formulates its final recommendations on surrogate motherhood.

The Commission often substantially revises tentative conclusions as the result of comments and submissions which it receives during the consultation process on its various projects.

Although a tentative approach to one aspect of surrogate motherhood has been taken in this Discussion Paper, this approach does not have the final approval of the Commission. This approach has not yet been placed before the Attorney General of New South Wales for consideration, nor has it been adopted by the New South Wales Government.

Public Hearing

The consultation process for this project will conclude with a public hearing. This public hearing will provide a forum in which members of the public can express views and make a direct contribution to the process of law reform. It will be held on Friday 14 October 1988 from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm at the Assembly Hall, University of Sydney Law School, Ground Floor, corner of Elizabeth, King and Phillip Streets, Sydney.

Comments

Comments and submissions on this Discussion Paper should reach the Commission by 14 October 1988. If more time is needed, please advise by 30 September 1988. Comments in writing are preferred, but oral comments may be made by telephoning the Commission on [02] 228 7213.

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