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Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2007
20Use of gametes or embryos for research
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20 Use of gametes or embryos for research
20 Use of gametes or embryos for research
An ART provider must not use a gamete or an embryo for research except with the consent of the gamete provider and in a manner that is consistent with the gamete provider’s consent.
Maximum penalty—800 penalty units in the case of a corporation or 400 penalty units in any other case.
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See also the Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002 of the Commonwealth which regulates research in relation to embryos.