EOI - Reproductive Technology Council

The Minister for Health has approached the Health Consumers Council for two nominations for the Reproductive Technology Council (RTC) Member Deputy position.

 

The RTC has a central role in the regulation of assisted reproductive technology and related research in Western Australia. The RTC was established as part of the Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991 (HRT Act). The HRT Act regulates all assisted reproductive technology practices in Western Australia (WA).
Working with the consumer Member, this is an exciting opportunity to bring the consumer voice to this important committee which otherwise consists of professionals working in the field.

 

• Formulate and review a Code of Practice to govern the use of artificial fertilisation and storage procedures carried on by licensees;
• Advise the Commissioner of Health on the suitability of applicants, and compliance of licensees with conditions of their licences;
• Make sure that any research carried out by or on behalf of a licensee on eggs, sperm, or participants, has general or specific approval of Council;
• Advise the Minister for Health on matters related to reproductive technology;
• Encourage and facilitate research into the causes and prevention of all types of human infertility and on the social and public health implications of reproductive technology; and
• To promote informed public debate and education on these issues.

The Review of the Human Reproductive Act 1991 undertaken by Sonia Allen (published January 2019 and available on the WA Health website here) has recommended the RTC be abolished in favour of a different advisory group.  However, at this stage the RTC still exits and meets monthly.   

 

We would be grateful if you could complete the documentation in the survey below which meets the requirements of the application as provided by the Minister's Office.  

The closing date for this Expression of Interest is Sunday 12 February 2023.