Human Embryos Research
Reverend the Hon. Dr GORDON MOYES: My question is directed to the Special Minister of State, representing the Premier. Is the Minister aware that as of yesterday, 5 April, excess assisted reproductive technology embryos, created before 5 April 2002, which were previously protected by the Commonwealth Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002, will now be able to be used for experimentation in New South Wales, that is, the embryos might be damaged or destroyed at large for research purposes? What action is the Government taking to protect those embryos that will not be afforded the protection of the law from today onwards?
The Hon. JOHN DELLA BOSCA: I will refer the question to the Premier and get an answer as soon as practicable.
