Victoria to lift IVF counselling restrictions and loosen donor conception rules

Reforms to the state's assisted reproductive treatment laws are set to come into effect on Monday

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The final suite of reforms to Victoria's assisted reproductive treatment laws are set to come into effect on Monday, making it easier for prospective parents to start or expand their family.

As part of the reforms, the requirement to undergo counselling at a registered assisted reproductive treatment clinic will be scrapped, with prospective parents able to meet with any counsellor who satisfies the requirements.

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