Push for endometriosis centre in Victoria Victorian MP Fiona Patten is calling for both levels of government to fund Australia's first specialised endometriosis centre. AAP · Mar 22, 2022
‘People don’t choose to become addicts’: the push to end Victoria’s war on drugs Doctors think it’s a good idea, as does the UN. So why can’t Australia bring itself to consider widespread drug decriminalisation? The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2022
Criminalising drugs a Vic 'policy failure' Drug addiction support services have backed Victorian MP Fiona Patten's plan to decriminalise drug use and possession. AAP · Feb 23, 2022
Vic MP's push to decriminalise drugs Victorian upper house MP Fiona Patten will next week present a bill to parliament to decriminalise all illicit drugs. AAP · Feb 18, 2022
Victorian parliament launches first step in full decriminalisation of sex work with legislation repeal In a win for sex workers, the Victoria's parliament takes the first step to repeal the Sex Work Act, which will dramatically change working conditions for the sector. ABC News · Feb 10, 2022
Social media moderators are like the paramedics of the internet – and they're right in the firing line of trolls They're like the paramedics of the internet: Social media moderators are often exposed to horrific abuse and content. And if more isn't done to protect them, experts say, many will suffer burnout, exhaustion and serious health problems. ABC News · Feb 7, 2022