Sarah Hanson-Young

Since first being elected in 2007, Sarah has worked hard to represent her home state of SA and to give a voice to those who are too often forgotten in Canberra.

Sarah believes our economy must deliver for both people and planet. Our generation is the first to see the impacts of climate change – and we are the last who can stop it.

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Climate change looms as the biggest driver of inequality of the next generation. Sarah is a strong advocate for making sure no-one is left behind as we transition to a cleaner and safer world.

A global citizen, Sarah is committed to ensuring Australia remains connected to the rest of the world through ideas and global action. Decency to refugees and promoting a welcoming Australia to new migrants are causes that are close to her heart.

Sarah was named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader in 2016 and will continue to stand up for the rights of vulnerable people in Australia and around the world.

Sarah's portfolios include: Environment and Water, and Arts and Communications.

 

At-a-glance

Senator for South Australia

Manager of Greens business in the Senate

Sarah's Portfolios

Arts & Communications
Environment & Water

Contact

Level 7, 147 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone (08) 8227 0425
senator.hanson-young@aph.gov.au

Latest from Sarah

AI is the new extractive industry

25 June, 2026 - AI is the new extractive industry By Senator Sarah Hanson-Young A data centre so big it needs its own gas turbines to not trip the ...

Greens call for a moratorium on the building and approval of data centres in Australia

24 June, 2026 - Quotes attributable to Senator for SA and Chair of the parliamentary inquiry into artificial intelligence and data centres, Sarah Hanson-Young: ...

Greens response to bird flu detected in South Australia

24 June, 2026 - Quotes attributable to Sarah Hanson-Young, Greens Senator for South Australia and spokesperson for the environment: “It’s clear that bird flu...

Current Campaigns

Get involved with Sarah's latest work

Save the Murray-Darling

The Murray Darling Basin, our country’s lifeblood, is dying. We need answers, now!

Save Our Koalas

We must stop koala habitat clearing to protect our national treasure.