Herbert Pratten

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Herbert Pratten (May 7, 1865 - 1928) was an Australian politician.

Pratten was born in Bristol, England, but made a fortune as a jam manufacturer in Western Sydney. He first became politically active as an alderman and later mayor of the Municipality of Ashfield.

He was elected to the Australian Senate in 1917 as a member of the Nationalist Party and transferred to the House of Representatives as the member for Parramatta in 1921. In 1922 he became the member for the neighbouring seat of Martin which he retained until his death in 1928. His nephew Frederick Pratten succeeded to the seat at a by-election.

He was the Minister for Trade and Customs from 1923–1928. He was also Minister for Health in 1924-1925.

Pratten Park, the original home ground of Western Suburbs DRLFC in Ashfield, was so named in his honour.