Community and Family Studies

Which of the following statements is true about surrogacy in Australia?
A. A surrogate can accept payments for financial benefit.
B. Surrogacy legislation is consistent across all states and territories.
C. There is no biological connection between the baby and the surrogate parent.
D. A surrogate may have parental responsibility if the intended parent arrangements fail.

Which of the following best explains the recent reduction in the number of couples requesting adoptions within Australia?
A. There is a preference for foster care rather than adoption.
B. The public activism against overseas adoption has increased.
C. The process to become an adoptive parent has become easier. D. There have been significant improvements in reproductive technology.