Labor’s bid to expand access to surrogacy has received a major boost in the Upper House, with the Greens pledging their support.

The Greens’ support would give the legislation up to 19 votes in the 37-seat house if every Labor MP votes for the bill, although the governing party will treat it as a conscience vote meaning individuals can cross the floor.

The reforms passed the lower house on the final sitting day of September and would expand access to surrogacy to same-sex couples, transgender and intersex people, and singles.

While the bill was always set to pass the Legislative Assembly where Labor holds a commanding majority, the Government relies on cross bench support in the upper house to pass legislation.

Greens Leader Brad Pettitt said the bill had the support of his party.

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