Meet Our Lead Senate Candidates

Our Legalise Cannabis Party lead Senate candidates are passionate advocates for law reform, personal freedom, and the many benefits of cannabis legalisation. They bring a wealth of experience from diverse backgrounds, united by a commitment to ending prohibition and creating a fair, evidence-based approach to cannabis policy. Get to know them, support their campaigns, and help us drive real change this election!

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Jessica Nies Candidate for South Australia

Published: 07 April, 2025

Jessica grew up in the small country town of Kadina on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula. From an early age she developed a strong sense of community and a deep understanding of how...

Fiona Patten Candidate for Victoria

Published: 07 February, 2025

Meet Our Lead Senate Candidate for Victoria We are delighted to announce our lead Senate candidate for Victoria, Fiona Patten who will be known to many of you. She was first elected to Victoria’s...

Lance Lawrence Senate Candidate for NT

Published: 07 February, 2025

Meet Our Lead Senate Candidate for NT Lance Lawrence has spent a lifetime championing the cause of cannabis, earning himself a legendary reputation in the NT as a skilled horseman and bush poet....

Jason Meotti Senate Candidate for WA

Published: 07 February, 2025

Meet Our Lead Senate Candidate for WA We’re excited to introduce Jason Meotti, a passionate advocate with over two decades of experience campaigning for cannabis law reform. Jason’s expertise in this field...

Matthew Owen Candidate for Tasmania

Published: 07 February, 2025

Meet your candidate for Tasmania, Matthew Owen Matthew Owen has been a dedicated advocate for cannabis legalisation, representing the Party in Tasmania across the past four elections. He first ran in 2013...

Belinda Jones Senate Candidate for Qld

Published: 07 February, 2025

Meet our Lead Senate Candidate for Qld We are delighted to introduce Belinda Jones (Bee), a passionate advocate for social justice and cannabis law reform, her life journey has been deeply shaped...

Miles Hunt Senate Candidate for NSW

Published: 07 February, 2025

We are proud to introduce Miles Hunt, co-founder of the renowned drug harm minimisation charity, Unharm. Miles has dedicated his life to championing drug decriminalisation and legalisation, with a particular focus on...

Melissa D'arth Candidate 2 for Western Australia

Published: 21 January, 2025

Mel D’Arth is an entrepreneur, small business owner and current Councillor in Margaret River with a lifelong passion for community, sustainability and social justice. Born and based in regional WA, Mel has...

Melody Lindsay Candidate 2 for Queensland

Published: 20 January, 2025

Melody, a proud Nambour local, grew up in Mapleton with her mother, who was known for organising the Red Kettle Folk Club, the Mapleton Yarns Festival and many other community initiatives, alongside...

Michael Balderstone Candidate 2 for New South Wales

Published: 19 January, 2025

MICHAEL BALDERSTONE - NUMBER 2 SENATE CANDIDATE A former stockbroker turned activist, Michael Balderstone has been at the forefront of Australia's cannabis movement since the 1990s. Well known for his work with...

Tia Elliston Candidate 3 for New South Wales

Published: 18 January, 2025

The Legalise Cannabis Party is proud to introduce Tihema (Tia) Elliston as our 3rd NSW Senate candidate for the 2025 federal election, representing NSW. Tia stands alongside our lead Senate candidates, Miles...

Alice Davy Candidate 2 for Victoria

Published: 17 January, 2025

Alice Davy, from outer western Melbourne, is a single parent living with stage-four endometriosis and Multiple Sclerosis. After trying a range of medications, she found real relief through prescribed medicinal cannabis. “Cannabis...

Shea Evans Candidate 3 for Victoria

Published: 16 January, 2025

Shea Evans is standing for the Senate in Victoria to champion a more compassionate and evidence-based approach to drug law reform. He believes it's time to stop punishing people for personal choices...

Timothy Hall Candidate 2 for South Australia

Published: 15 January, 2025

Timothy Hall is a proud South Australian currently living in Craigmore, in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. Born in Port Pirie and having lived in Gawler and Whyalla, Tim understands regional and suburban life...

Gail Hester Candidate 2 for Tasmania

Published: 14 January, 2025

Gail Hester is a pioneering advocate for cannabis reform in Australia, blending decades of surgical nursing experience with a personal mission born from loss and love. After her daughter Sarah passed away...

Suzette Luyken Candidate 2 for Northern Territory

Published: 13 January, 2025

Suzette Luyken is the Campaign Manager for the Legalise Cannabis Party and a committed voice for sensible, evidence-based cannabis policy in Australia. She believes it's time for a major shift in how...