Fiona Patten
AustraliapoliticianFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Fiona Patten is an Australian politician and former member of the Victorian Legislative Council, known for her advocacy on issues such as drug law reform and sexual health. She initially entered politics as a representative of the Australian Sex Party, which was later renamed the Australian Reason Party. Patten served on the crossbench for eight years before losing her seat in 2022, expressing a desire to address 'unfinished business' in her political career. She is currently the lead candidate for the Legalise Cannabis Party in the upcoming 2025 Senate election, aiming to capitalize on recent state-level successes in the campaign for cannabis legalization.
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Fiona Patten is a former Victorian upper house MP who discussed the impact of online abuse on women in politics.
Women for Election research reveals 90 per cent of female politicians face online abuse, intimidation and threatsAustralia· 2026-08-08
Fiona Patten was a member of the Victorian Legislative Council from 2014-2022 and leader of the Reason Australia party.
Australia has become the global village idiot on quitting smokingAustralia· 2025-07-23Fiona Patten is receiving just over 0.3 of a quota, keeping her in contention.
Labor boosts Senate seats but may need to work with Greens, Legalise Cannabis, One NationAustralia· 2025-05-04
Fiona Patten is the weedheads’ lead candidate for the Legalise Cannabis Party.
Underworld lawyer Ahmed Dib fined by law societyAustralia· 2025-04-15
