She received a life sentence in prison, with a minimum of 33 years before eligibility for parole.
Patterson is now seeking to overturn her conviction, a move that has been sanctioned by Victoria’s Court of Appeal, enabling her to contest the jury’s decision.
In August, Patterson’s lawyer, Colin Mandy SC, described her prison conditions, noting her restricted contact with the outside world and the fact that her only permitted interaction is with a terrorist who has attacked other inmates.
According to Mandy, Patterson is an enthusiastic crocheter, and within her cell, she has access to items like wool, a hair straightener, books, magazines, a television, and a computer. This was revealed during her legal team’s argument in the Supreme Court in August, aiming to secure a non-parole period for her.
Mandy explained that due to the high-profile nature of her crimes, Patterson has been kept in protective isolation for most of the time since her arrest in November 2023, spending around 22 to 24 hours a day alone in her cell.
