Ellen Burns
The Greens candidate for Wendouree District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- BURNS, Ellen
- Ballot position
- 7
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time
- Running against
- 6 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $475k
Wendouree in violet, within the Western Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Wendouree District as The Greens.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Wendouree District as Australian Greens, 10.4% of first preferences. Not elected. Results
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In their own words
I am a local mum, sustainability educator and food security advocate. I am running for politics because we deserve leadership that takes the serious issues seriously: climate action, the housing crisis, food security and community resilience.
An excerpt, word for word, from Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.
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What they're campaigning on
Quoted word for word from Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “I am running for politics because we deserve leadership that takes the serious issues seriously: climate action, the housing crisis, food security and community resilience.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile9 Nov 2026“I am running for politics because we deserve leadership that takes the serious issues seriously: climate action, the housing crisis, food security and community resilience.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
- Profile9 Nov 2026“I’m deeply engaged across the community, and intimately understand the pressure of inadequate public transport, high cost of living, and unaffordable housing.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
- Profile9 Nov 2026“I’m deeply engaged across the community, and intimately understand the pressure of inadequate public transport, high cost of living, and unaffordable housing.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned in what we read.
Cost of living
- Profile9 Nov 2026“I’m deeply engaged across the community, and intimately understand the pressure of inadequate public transport, high cost of living, and unaffordable housing.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Health
Not mentioned in what we read.
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Profile9 Nov 2026“I am running for politics because we deserve leadership that takes the serious issues seriously: climate action, the housing crisis, food security and community resilience.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Everyone standing in Wendouree District
- ADDISON, Juliana Australian Labor Party
- ROBINSON, Stuart One Nation Victoria
- BYRNE, Ruth Family First
- MEAGHER, Chris Victorian Socialists
- RONAN, Gav Liberal
- COLLINS, Melissa Animal Justice Party
- BURNS, Ellen The Greens
In ballot order.