GreensVictorian Legislative Assembly
Ellen Sandell
Leader of The Victorian Greens. Spokesperson for Climate Change and Emissions. Spokesperson for Gas and Resources. Spokesperson for Biodiversity, Environment and Forests. Spokesperson for Treasury and Finance. Spokesperson for Emergency Services and Climate Disaster Preparedness. Spokesperson for First Nations.
About Ellen Sandell
Ellen Sandell is the Australian Greens - Victoria member for Melbourne in the Victorian Legislative Assembly. She is the leader of The Victorian Greens and holds several spokesperson portfolios, including Climate Change and Emissions and First Nations. She was elected to the seat at the 2014 state election.
- Born
- 26 November 1984, Alice Springs, Northern Territory
- Education
- University of Melbourne: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, 2008
- Before parliament
- CEO of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition
- Party leader since
- April 2024
- Defeated at 2014 election
- Labor incumbent Jennifer Kanis
Summarised by AI from Ellen Sandell, Parliament of Victoria and Wikipedia, plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026.
How Ellen Sandell voted
Recorded votes in the Victorian Legislative Assembly since 20 December 2022, from Hansard.
Control of Weapons Amendment (Police Search Powers) Bill 2026: introduction and first reading
Voting yes supported introducing the Control of Weapons Amendment (Police Search Powers) Bill 2026, which would amend the Control of Weapons Act 1990 to give police greater powers to search persons for weapons. The motion was defeated, so the bill was not introduced.
Voted yesDefeated 29 to 51
Community leaders
Voting yes supported keeping the original wording of the motion titled Community leaders, which rejects the proposed amendment to omit that word.
Voted yesPassed 52 to 27
Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill 2026: introduction
Voting yes supported the Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill 2026 being introduced to Parliament, which only starts its formal progress and does not agree to its contents.
Voted yesDefeated 31 to 48
Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026: second reading
Voting yes supported the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026 being read a second and third time, which agrees with its main idea and passes it.
Voted yesPassed 52 to 27
Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026: second reading
Voting yes supported the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026 being read a second time, agreeing to government amendments 1 to 3, and passing its third reading.
Voted noPassed 50 to 29
Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026: second reading
Voting yes supported the Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026 passing its second reading, which agrees with the bill's main idea.
Voted noPassed 50 to 29
Crimes Amendment (Recruitment of Children for Criminal Activity) Bill 2026: council’s amendments
Voting yes supported the Crimes Amendment (Recruitment of Children for Criminal Activity) Bill 2026 having the Council's amendments agreed to, which adds those amendments to the bill.
Voted noPassed 72 to 2
Outdoor Recreation Victoria Bill 2026: council’s amendments
Voting yes supported the Assembly agreeing to the Legislative Council's amendments to the Outdoor Recreation Victoria Bill 2026, which are listed by number in the question. The bill's official summary is not provided, so the content of the amendments is not described.
Voted noPassed 74 to 4
Planning and Environment Amendment (Agricultural Land and Food Security) Bill 2026: introduction
Voting yes supported introducing the Planning and Environment Amendment (Agricultural Land and Food Security) Bill 2026, which amends the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Environment Effects Act 1978 in relation to agricultural land.
Voted yesDefeated 30 to 50
Planning and Environment Amendment (AI Data Centres Moratorium) Bill 2026: introduction
Voting yes supported introducing the Planning and Environment Amendment (AI Data Centres Moratorium) Bill 2026 into parliament.
Voted yesDefeated 31 to 50
Corrections Amendment Bill 2026: second reading
Voting yes supported the Corrections Amendment Bill 2026 being read a second time, agreeing to government amendments 1 to 8, and passing it through its third reading, which agrees with the bill's main idea and passes it.
Voted noPassed 77 to 2
Magistrates’ Court Amendment (Workplace Protection) Bill 2026: introduction
Voting yes supported introducing the Magistrates’ Court Amendment (Workplace Protection) Bill 2026, which would let the Magistrates’ Court make orders to prevent and reduce unacceptable conduct by members of the public in certain workplaces.
Voted yesDefeated 29 to 50
A member can miss a division for many reasons: illness, leave, ministerial duties, being in the chair or a pair arrangement. "Against their party" means at least three quarters of the rest of their party voted the other way; votes where any party split (usually free or conscience votes) don't count. Votes on procedure aren't listed.
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