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Masson v Parsons

(2019) 266 CLR 554
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtHigh Court of Australia
Year2019
StatusBinding authority

Summary

A known sperm donor may be recognised as a legal parent under the Family Law Act 1975, overriding inconsistent State presumptions, with paramount consideration given to the best interests of the child.

Key Principle

parentage; sperm donor as parent; Family Law Act; best interests of child; known donor in same-sex parenting

Area of Law

family

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