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Reason Party leader Fiona Patten on finding her place after two terms as a politician

Fiona Patten is back in the Victorian parliament in a short-term role with the Legalise Cannabis party. (ABC News: Matilda Marozzi)

Reason Party Leader Fiona Patten may not have been re-elected as a member of the Victorian Legislative Council, but three weeks into the 2023 sitting year her presence is still being felt in parliament – both physically and in the policy debate.

While walking in the halls of the house earlier this year Ms Patten says one opposition MP asked, "Fiona, didn't you get the message? You weren't re-elected!"

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