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  • Comment: Still fails WP:ANYBIO / WP:NLAWYER - is highly dependent upon primary sources, which are not independent of the individual. Articles written by the individual, interviews with the individual, and publications by the individual are all primary sources. The remaining secondary sources are insufficient to establish notability. Being a failed political candidate or being awarded an OAM are insufficient grounds for being considered notable. Dan arndt (talk) 09:55, 6 March 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: Fails WP:ANYBIO, requires significant coverage in multiple independent secondary sources. The individual's website is a primary source and therefore not independent. Dan arndt (talk) 08:01, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

Sarah Jefford
OAM
NationalityAustralian
Alma materMonash University
Occupation(s)Lawyer, surrogate, author
Known forWork in surrogacy and donor conception law, Political activism
Political partyGreens
Children2
AwardsMedal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Websitesarahjefford.com

Sarah Jefford OAM is an Australian lawyer specialising in family creation law, including surrogacy, donor conception, and co-parenting arrangements, an author, and a political candidate for the Australian Greens. Recognised for her advocacy in surrogacy law reform and her contributions to the surrogacy community in Australia, Jefford's work spans legal practice, political activism, and advocacy for legislative reform.

Career

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Jefford is a family creation lawyer who assists families through surrogacy, donor conception, and co-parenting arrangements.[1] Drawing from her personal experience as an IVF mum, egg donor, and surrogate, she offers a perspective to her professional work, having delivered a baby for two dads in 2018. She advocates for positive and best-practice altruistic surrogacy arrangements within Australia and supports intended parents in making informed decisions about overseas surrogacy.[2][3]

Political involvement

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Jefford has run as a candidate for the Australian Greens in multiple elections.[4][1] She ran in the Division of Wills in 2022 obtaining 28.28% of the primary vote (a swing of +2.01%) and 41.43% in the two-candidate-preferred result[5]. She also ran third on the ballot in the Northern Metropolitan Region in 2022 and the electoral district of Bundoora in 2006.

Awards and recognition

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In 2023, Jefford was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her services to law and the surrogacy community.[6]

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Jefford's advocacy extends to contributions to law reform related to surrogacy and donor conception within various Australian jurisdictions.[7] She continues to advocate for federal law reform and the harmonisation of surrogacy laws across Australia.[8][9]

Personal Life

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Jefford resides in Melbourne, Victoria with her partner and two children.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b Selinger-Morris, Samantha (2022-11-10). "What is commercial surrogacy and why can't Australians use it here?". The Age. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  2. ^ "Surrogacy is growing in Australia. Here's what these women learnt on their journey". ABC News. 2022-12-17. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  3. ^ "Renewed calls for legalised commercial surrogacy in Australia - Women's Forum Australia".
  4. ^ Tongol, Robyn (2022-04-12). "Meet the surrogacy lawyer standing for the Greens in Wills". www.lawyersweekly.com.au. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  5. ^ "2022 Federal Election - Wills, VIC". AEC Tally Room. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  6. ^ https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/AD23%20-%20Media%20notes%20-%20OAM%20%28F-L%29%2010.2%20No%20Phone.pdf#page=103
  7. ^ Lawyer, Today's Family (2021-10-27). "Venturing Into The Realms Of World Surrogacy - Today's Family Lawyer". todaysfamilylawyer.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  8. ^ Cunningham, Melissa (2019-12-19). "Surrogate mothers to claim loss of income from parents under new laws". The Age. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  9. ^ "Two Australian families able to leave hospital with babies after Greece surrogacy scandal". www.9news.com.au. 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  10. ^ Croft, Lauren (2022-04-21). "How surrogacy has shaped this lawyer's career". www.lawyersweekly.com.au. Retrieved 2024-03-06.[non-primary source needed]


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