Same-sex couples, single people, transgender and intersex West Australians will be able to access assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy, almost a decade after reforms were first promised. Prior to its passing, surrogacy in WA was limited to single women with reproductive health problems and 'opposite sex' couples. 📝 Courtney Withers 🎬 Veronica Buck #ABCNews #ABCNewsWA #IVF #Surrogacy #LGBTQ #RainbowFamilies | ABC Perth

Men and boys are being urged to play a part in changing the culture of violence against women and children. Western Australia has had the second-highest rate of family and domestic violence in the country for more than a decade, with a rally in Perth highlighting heartbreaking stories of people's lived experience. Family and domestic violence support services: If you need help immediately, call emergency services on Triple Zero. 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 Women's Crisis Line: 1