16. Voice of Reason - Fiona Patten MLP_SU

SubUrbanista Podcast Episode 2 of The Suburbanista Podcasts focuses on politics and sex! Not the sexual proclivities of democratically elected representatives, but rather the political proclivities of Fiona Patten MLC, leader of the Reason Australia Party, formerly known as the Australian Sex Party. I explore with Fiona why and how she decided to run for state politics; and how the Australian Sex Party was formed and why it has evolved into the Reason Australia Party. Furthermore, we discuss Fiona's major political/policy interests and successes during her time in office and what remains on her to do list; and, how she was received within the Victorian State Parliament given her gender identity and role as a lobbyist for the adult industry in Australia over the last two decades. Our interview took place in the Kelvin Club in Melbourne in February 2018. The backing track in the intro and outro to this Episode is titled "Sex Club" by chameleonic Melbourne-based band The Womb (https://www.thewombmusic.com/) which is led by Alan Driscoll.