NSW Parliament Approves Embryonic Stem Cell Research
The NSW Parliament passed legislation on 26 June 2007 that provides a legal framework for the use of embryonic stem cells in research that has the very real potential to unlock the cures for many causes of human suffering. Parliamentary approval of the Human Cloning and Other Prohibited Practices Amendment Bill 2007 is an important step towards restoring national consistency in this important area of medical research, helping to keep scientists and their expertise in NSW.
While embryonic stem cells can now be used to better our understanding of many currently untreatable human diseases and disabilities, the strict ban on human cloning remains firmly in place. Embryonic stem cell research – a field that scientists have been exploring for less than a decade – provides renewed hope to those living with Type 1 diabetes, Parkinson’s, motor neuron disease and spinal cord injuries.
The Upper House vote was 27 in favour and 13 against.
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