Professor Roger Hart – Chairperson
Professor Roger Hart is an internationally recognised expert in the treatment of infertility and research, with a special interest in ART. He is Professor of Reproductive Medicine at the University of Western Australia, Medical Director at Fertility Specialists of Western Australia, National Medical Director of City Fertility, and Head of Reproductive Medicine Service at King Edward Memorial Hospital.
Dr Louise Farrell OAM – Deputy Chair
Dr Louise Farrell OAM is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, and current Head of Colposcopy Services at King Edward Memorial Hospital. Dr Farrell is a former Chair of the Western Australian Branch of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and previous Clinical Director (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) at St John of God Hospital Subiaco.
Dr Angela Cooney – Member
Dr Angela Cooney is a general practitioner with expertise in reproductive health, women’s health and working with LGBTQI+ clients. Dr Cooney is the former Medical Director of Family Planning WA (now Sexual Health Quarters) and is a current sessional medical practitioner with Sexual Health Quarters.
Dr Ian Hammond AM – Member
Dr Ian Hammond AM is a retired consultant gynaecologic oncologist and former Clinical Professor in the School of Women’s and Infants Health at the University of Western Australia. He is a previous Director of the WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network and has been a Chair and member of various steering committees and expert advisory groups for the National Cervical Screening Program.
Mr Martin Kavanagh – Member
Mr Martin (Marty) Kavanagh is a barrister and solicitor with extensive experience in family law and family violence orders with a particular interest in surrogacy, LGBTQI+ legal issues, State Administrative Tribunal, Guardianship and Administration, Hague Convention (Child Abduction) matters, and international family law (particularly Ireland, USA, England and Wales).
Ms Rachel Oakeley – Member
Ms Rachel Oakeley is a barrister with a special interest in family law, infertility law and surrogacy matters. Her experience in family law includes complex property, parenting, adoption, child protection, child support and international cases. She is a registered arbitrator and nationally accredited mediator chairing family law mediations and providing advocacy services to instructors from family law practices.
Ms Fiona Seaward – Member
Ms Fiona Seaward is the Acting Deputy State Counsel for the State Solicitor’s Office and former Commissioner of the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia.
Hon Dr Sally Talbot MLC – Member
The Hon Dr Sally Talbot MLC is the Member for South West Region. Dr Talbot is the current Chair of the Standing Committee on Legislation. She is a former Chair, Deputy Chair and Member of various Parliamentary Committees including the Select Committee into Public Obstetric Services and the Joint Select Committee on End of Life Choices.