Fiona McLeod
Fiona McLeod AO SC is a prominent Australian barrister and legal expert, known for her extensive work in public law and her advocacy for human rights. She has served as the President of the Law Council of Australia and has been involved in various high-profile cases and inquiries, making significant contributions to the legal landscape in Australia. Recently, she was in the news for her role in conducting an independent investigation into a distressing embryo mix-up at Monash IVF, aimed at ensuring accountability and improving patient safety in assisted reproductive technologies.
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Fiona McLeod, SC, conducted an independent investigation into the embryo mix-ups at Monash IVF clinics.
Human error blamed for two embryo mix-ups but details kept secret
Australia· 2025-08-20Fiona McLeod was commissioned to conduct an independent investigation into the embryo mix-up at Monash IVF.
Misplaced embryo resulted in woman giving birth to stranger’s babyAustralia· 2025-06-21
Fiona McLeod is overseeing a review launched by Monash IVF after two embryo bungles.
Patients unsettled over IVF bungles and call for greater regulationAustralia· 2025-06-17
Fiona McLeod is conducting an independent review in relation to the Brisbane incident.
Second embryo transfer incident revealed in ASX statement at Clayton clinic as share price divesAustralia· 2025-06-10Fiona McLeod was commissioned to conduct an independent investigation into the incident at Monash IVF.
Monash IVF issued with ‘please explain’ for not raising alarm over incidentAustralia· 2025-04-24Fiona McLeod was commissioned to conduct an independent investigation into the incident.
Clinic nay escape penalties over wrong-baby mix-upAustralia· 2025-04-11
The IVF provider asked Victorian senior counsel Fiona McLeod to investigate the incident.
Woman gives birth to stranger’s baby after IVF bungle in Brisbane | IVF
United Kingdom· 2025-04-10
Monash IVF commissioned Fiona McLeod AO SC to conduct an independent investigation into the incident.
Woman gives birth to stranger’s baby after ‘distressing’ IVF bungleAustralia· 2025-04-10