The story of an IVF mixup that led to a woman giving birth to a stranger’s baby has made global headlines this month. The Brisbane fertility clinic at its centre has launched an investigation, blaming the bungle on “human error”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore what happened, the legal questions raised by this story, and what it could mean for the future of Australia's assisted fertility industry.

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Australia's worst known IVF mix-up

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Australia's worst known IVF mix-up