Project No. 77(II)

It may be discerned from the recommendations that legislative action by Western Australia is contingent upon Commonwealth legislation defining the jurisdiction. To date no relevant legislative action in regard to defining the jurisdiction for determinations upon the lawful sterilisation of minors has been taken by the Commonwealth. However, certain Commonwealth initiatives have been implemented to prevent unauthorised sterilisation of young women including notations to the Medicare Benefits Schedule, advice to professional medical bodies, amendment to Legal Aid guidelines and education programmes.