McBain Case Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Dr John McBain?
A
A Melbourne gynaecologist specialising in reproductive technology
2
Q
Who was Dr McBain consulted by?
A
Lisa Meldrum
3
Q
Who was Lisa Meldrum?
A
A single women wishing to conceive through IVF using donor speed
4
Q
What was Dr McBain prohibited from?
A
Administering IVF treatment to her as she was single
5
Q
What did Sr McBain seek when he commenced proceedings?
A
To prove that the Victorian legislation was inconsistent with the Sex Discrimination Act and hence inoperative
6
Q
What did the justice conclude?
A
Victorian legislation infringed section 22 of the Sex Discrimination Act
7
Q
What happened due to the found inconsistency?
A
The Victorian legislation was inoperative due to S109 of the constitution
