Ellen Sandell

Leader of the Victorian Greens, State Member for Melbourne

I love Melbourne and our shared commitment to diversity and fairness.

I was first elected to Parliament in 2014, and was re-elected in the 2018 and 2022 state election. I am the Leader of the Victorian Greens and Manager of Parliamentary Business. I'm also spokesperson for:

  • Climate Change and Emissions
  • Biodiversity, Environment and Forests
  • Gas and Resources
  • Treasury and Finance
  • First Nations
  • Emergency Services and Climate Disaster Preparedness

Growing up in country Victoria, it was impossible not to form a strong bond with our environment. I trained as a scientist, and have worked hard for social justice all my adult life.

I know how important it is to take action on climate change. Before becoming an MP, I was the CEO of a national climate change non-profit organisation. I am proud to represent a party that is fighting for a clean economy, and to make Victoria 100% powered by renewable energy by 2030.   

Contact

Office of Ellen Sandell

512-544 Spencer Street, West Melbourne 3003 

Phone: (03) 9328 4637

ellen.sandell@parliament.vic.gov.au 

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Portfolios

First Nations
Climate Change and Emissions
Gas and Resources
Biodiversity, Environment and Forests
Treasury and Finance
Emergency Services and Climate Disaster Preparedness

News

Vic Labor delivers second-rate deal that leaves public schools shortchanged

23 October, 2026 - The Victorian Greens have criticised the Carroll Labor Government for celebrating a school funding deal that leaves public school students wa...

One month to go: Here's what's at stake in Victoria

22 October, 2026 - ONE MONTH TO GO: Here's WHAT AT STAKE IN VICTORIA By Ellen Sandell, Leader of the Victorian Greens    We are four weeks ou...

Greens renew calls for mandatory affordable housing ahead of Melbourne Assembly 

20 October, 2026 - The Victorian Greens have renewed calls for Labor to force property developers to build more public, community and affordable housing, after ...