The law in this area is incredibly complex. Mainly due to the difference between the various states and territories, and the number of different laws (both state and federal) that relate to surrogacy / IVF / parentage.
Who is a parent does not have a simple answer. The emerging law in this area is having serious implications in family court proceedings relating to care arrangements and parental responsibility for children.
Our Principal has experience in dealing with IVF arrangements for same sex couples and strongly recommends any couple embarking on this process to obtain legal advice.