Surrogacy cost in Australia » typically range from AUD 30,000 to 70,000, depending on medical procedures, legal fees, psychotherapy, and surrogate-related expenses. Surrogacy in Australia is only permitted on an altruistic basis, which means that the surrogate cannot be compensated beyond the reasonable costs incurred in the process. Medical bills, travel expenditures, lost income, maternity apparel, and insurance are examples of such expenses. Legal contracts, psychological examinations, and IVF treatments all come with additional expenditures.