Ms Ellen Sandell
Meet Ellen
Before entering Parliament, Ellen was the CEO of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition. Trained as a scientist, Ellen has also worked as a climate change policy advisor for government.
Ellen was the first Greens MP elected to Victoria's lower house. She entered Victorian Parliament in 2014, after being involved in the community campaign to stop the East West toll road. She says this successful campaign showed her what can be achieved when local representatives stand up for the community.
The priorities Ellen has for her community are to create a fair, sustainable and equitable society. She says we need to make sure our democracy is built for people, not just big corporations and developers. She believes that in a wealthy society, we can do more to make sure no-one falls through the cracks.
Ellen wants MPs to think about the world we're leaving for future generations, especially when it comes to climate change and our environment. She believes Victoria can become a renewable energy powerhouse and transition away from coal and gas, and end native forest logging.
Ellen is particularly passionate about climate change, environmental protection, public housing, housing affordability and supporting the arts, as well as keeping Melbourne liveable.
Positions
Leader of The Victorian Greens since April 2024
Spokesperson for Climate Change and Emissions since February 2023
Spokesperson for Gas and Resources since February 2023
Spokesperson for Biodiversity, Environment and Forests since February 2023
Spokesperson for Treasury and Finance since February 2025
Spokesperson for Emergency Services and Climate Disaster Preparedness since February 2023
Spokesperson for First Nations since February 2025
Spokesperson for the Arts June 2020 - October 2021
Spokesperson for First Nations June 2020 - October 2021
Acting Leader of the Greens June 2020 - November 2021
Spokesperson for Climate Change and Energy December 2018 - February 2023
Spokesperson for Environment December 2018 - February 2023
Spokesperson for Treasury and Economic Development December 2018 - February 2023
Spokesperson for the Arts December 2018 - February 2023
Spokesperson for Emergency Services December 2018 - February 2023
Spokesperson for Regional Development and Agriculture December 2018 - February 2023
Spokesperson for Resources, Science and Innovation December 2017 - December 2018
Spokesperson for Treasury and Finance October 2017 - December 2018
Spokesperson for Environment and National Parks December 2014 - December 2018
Spokesperson for Climate Change December 2014 - December 2018
Spokesperson for Major Events (Cultural) December 2014 - December 2018
Spokesperson for Energy December 2014 - December 2017
Spokesperson for Housing December 2014 - December 2017
Spokesperson for Consumer Affairs December 2014 - December 2017
Spokesperson for Water and Resources December 2014 - December 2017
Deputy Leader of the Victorian Greens February 2023 - April 2024
Manager of Greens Business in the Legislative Assembly February 2023 - April 2024
Committee memberships
Member, Legislative Assembly Standing Orders Committee February 2023 - April 2024
Member, Public Accounts and Estimates Committee May 2023 - March 2024
Member, Legislative Assembly Privileges Committee May 2015 - October 2018
Electorate
Melbourne
Leaflet map showing the electorate of Melbourne.
Other members for this area
Each district is a part of a region, which has five members.
Evan Mulholland | Northern Metropolitan | Liberal Party
Enver Erdogan | Northern Metropolitan | Australian Labor Party
Anasina Gray-Barberio | Northern Metropolitan | The Australian Greens - Victoria
Sheena Watt | Northern Metropolitan | Australian Labor Party
Adem Somyurek | Northern Metropolitan | Independent
Allowances, budget and international travel reports
2024–2025
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
2023–2024
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
2022–2023
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
2021–2022
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
2020–2021
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
2019–2020
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
Register of Interests
Historical information
- First elected
29 November 2014 - 3,796 days of parliamentary service
2014 - current
Electorate represented
Melbourne since 29 November 2014
Party represented
The Australian Greens - Victoria since 26 November 2022
Victorian Greens 29 November 2014 - 25 November 2022
Positions held
Spokesperson for Treasury and Finance since 26 February 2025
Spokesperson for First Nations since 26 February 2025
Leader of The Victorian Greens since 23 April 2024
Spokesperson for Climate Change and Emissions since 2 February 2023
Spokesperson for Gas and Resources since 2 February 2023
Spokesperson for Biodiversity, Environment and Forests since 2 February 2023
Spokesperson for Emergency Services and Climate Disaster Preparedness since 2 February 2023
Deputy Leader of the Victorian Greens 2 February 2023 - 23 April 2024
Manager of Greens Business in the Legislative Assembly 2 February 2023 - 23 April 2024
Spokesperson for the Arts 12 June 2020 - 22 October 2021
Spokesperson for First Nations 12 June 2020 - 22 October 2021
Acting Leader of the Greens 12 June 2020 - 30 November 2021
Spokesperson for Climate Change and Energy 19 December 2018 - 2 February 2023
Spokesperson for Environment 19 December 2018 - 2 February 2023
Spokesperson for Treasury and Economic Development 19 December 2018 - 2 February 2023
Spokesperson for the Arts 19 December 2018 - 2 February 2023
Spokesperson for Emergency Services 19 December 2018 - 2 February 2023
Spokesperson for Regional Development and Agriculture 19 December 2018 - 2 February 2023
Spokesperson for Resources, Science and Innovation 1 December 2017 - 18 December 2018
Spokesperson for Treasury and Finance 1 October 2017 - 18 December 2018
Spokesperson for Environment and National Parks 1 December 2014 - 18 December 2018
Spokesperson for Climate Change 1 December 2014 - 18 December 2018
Spokesperson for Major Events (Cultural) 1 December 2014 - 18 December 2018
Spokesperson for Energy 1 December 2014 - 31 December 2017
Spokesperson for Housing 1 December 2014 - 31 December 2017
Spokesperson for Consumer Affairs 1 December 2014 - 31 December 2017
Spokesperson for Water and Resources 1 December 2014 - 31 December 2017
Committee membership history
Member, Public Accounts and Estimates Committee 3 May 2023 - 7 March 2024
Member, Legislative Assembly Standing Orders Committee 23 February 2023 - 24 April 2024
Member, Legislative Assembly Privileges Committee 5 May 2015 - 30 October 2018
Electorate office
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