Recommendation 184

Prohibit the non-therapeutic sterilization of any individual who is not mentally competent to consent

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State
Canada
Issue
Domestic legal, institutional and policy frameworks
Sterilisation
Population group
Children
People with disability
Australian Government Agency and/or Jurisdiction
• Department of Social Services
• Attorney-General's Department
• States and territories
Australia's Response
Notes (will not consider further at this time)
Australia's Position

A sterilisation procedure for non-therapeutic reasons may only occur in Australia with the person's consent, or with authorisation from a court or guardianship tribunal if the person is unable to give valid consent. Australia does not propose any changes to these arrangements.