[Podcast] Sex, Drugs and Systemic Change: How Senate Candidate Fiona Patten is Changing Australian Politics

In the first episode of Season 2, "Sex, Drugs and Systemic Change," Kane Jackson speaks with change-maker Fiona Patten. Fiona is a true maverick who has transformed Australian politics from the inside out. From fashion designer to sex worker advocate during the AIDS epidemic, to two-term parliamentarian who achieved reforms many thought impossible, Fiona's journey is extraordinary. Her story is one of authentic leadership, personal resilience, and the strategic brilliance required to create lasting change within conservative systems.

In the conversation, Fiona shares:

• Her personal battle with cancer and discovery of medicinal cannabis

• How she successfully championed reforms on sex work, supervised injecting rooms, and voluntary assisted dying

• Why authenticity in public life matters more than ever

• Her current campaign as Senate candidate for Legalise Cannabis Australia

Fiona's pragmatic compassion is her superpower. While others talk about change, she's mastered the art of making it happen - building unlikely coalitions and turning "impossible" ideas into reality.

At a time when rising authoritarianism and wealth concentration threaten our democratic foundations, leaders like Fiona offer a powerful template for creating a more equitable society.

Listen now on your favourite podcast platform, watch the full interview on YouTube and join the conversation with Kane on LinkedIn.

Coming soon:
- Recording from last week: Kirstin Hunter In Conversation with Kane Jackson 
- A film by Maslow: Building Tomorrow