A Queensland fertility clinic has been asked by a state health ombudsman to destroy semen specimens due to possible errors.The Queensland government introduced legislation in June to regulate the assisted reproduction industry in the state.
Health Ombudsman Lynn Coulson Barr's confronting report into the state's 24 licensed fertility providers, ordered by Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman, notes that for QFG sperm donations after 2021, 96 per cent of vials were rated as low risk. The ombudsman recommended the Reproductive Technology Accreditation Committee of the Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand ensures that all assisted reproduction providers dispose of stored donor material that fails to meet current identification standards.
"This certificate required that Provider E and FSANZ mutually commit to uphold the confidentiality of the contents of the audit reports," Dr Coulson Barr wrote. But in June, the Miles Government introduced legislation to regulate the assisted reproduction industry in Queensland, which will include a donor conception information register.
In a statement it said, "FSANZ continues to advocate for comprehensive, Australia-wide legislation for the IVF and ART sectors. This unified approach aims to establish consistent standards and practices across all states, addressing the discrepancies identified in the OHO report and enhancing the safety and effectiveness of ART services nationwide."
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