By Alex White Source: Weekend, Herald Sun August 25, 2016
FIONA Patten is the closest thing to a rock star the Victorian Parliament has ever had.
She talks about drugs, has an open relationship with her partner and could charm anyone.
But despite her rock and roll style, the...
By Glen Moret. Source: Gay News Network August 23, 2016
Leader of the Australian Sex Party Fiona Patten has delivered an open letter to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull urging him to “ditch” plans for a plebiscite on marriage equality.
“Move towards a parliamentary vote as soon as...
Disability groups have raised concerns about the bill in its current form, flagging existing issues with the current taxi system.
Alex Holland from Youth Disability Services said the Government needed to consider the impact regulating Uber could have on people with disabilities because they...
MP Fiona Patten Condemns Drug Executions by Indonesia and Urges Aussies to Change Travel Plans
Jun 27, 2016
MP Fiona Patten Condemns Drug Executions by Indonesia and Urges Aussies to Change Travel Plans
It has been announced by Indonesian authorities that the execution of at least 14 condemned drug traffickers from five nations is imminent.
I strongly condemn the actions of the Indonesian...
Uber regulation: Victorian Government strikes deal with Sex Party over ride-sharing legislation
Jun 23, 2016
Key points:
The Sex Party says it would like to see a framework developed by August
Uber accessibility needs to be properly considered, disability groups say
The State Government says it can not confirm when legislation will be ready
Ride-booking service Uber is a step closer to being...
A DEAL to make Uber legal could be imminent with the State Government in negotiations to legalise ride-share services in Victoria.
Transport Minister Jacinta Allan and Upper House Sex Party MP Fiona Patten met yesterday to discuss the private member’s Bill due to be debated tomorrow.
It is...
End of life choices are vital, but not cut and dried
Jun 17, 2016
I lost both my parents at a relatively young age for them. Mum went with a respiratory illness at 66 and dad died four years later because he couldn't engage in life anymore without her.
Neither of them suffered long and painful deaths. But my mother was in a difficult spot with breathing for...
Thank you to ABC The Drum for having me on the program this evening to discuss the 'End of Life Choices Inquiry', which I initiated in 2015.
It was an privilege to be able to discuss the findings of the report with the panel, which was developed through extensive consultation, travel, and...
"This report is the culmination of hundreds of conversations and over 1,000 submissions. I am very honoured to have been part of this inquiry and I can honestly say it has been one of the best experiences of my working life.
I would like to thank my fellow committee members and of course Lilian...
End of Life Choices Inquiry – Full Report
Jun 9, 2016
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