Fiona Patten

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.