Peaceful picnic marks ‘420 Day’ in Melbourne – ahead of an election where minor parties could play a defining role

After the Legalise Cannabis party’s strong 2022 election performance, Fiona Patten says she has ‘unfinished business’Polls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastMore than a hundred peaceful picnickers gathered on the green grass of Melbourne’s Flagstaff Gardens support of the legalisation of cannabis on Sunday.This year, the annual 20 April global celebration of cannabis (known as “420”), landed during a federal campaign in which independents and minor parties are expected to play a defining role.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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