Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Ellen Sandell

The Greens candidate for Melbourne District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Melbourne, first elected in 2014.

Website: ellensandell.comXFacebookInstagram

On the ballot as
SANDELL, Ellen
Ballot position
2
Stood for Parliament
1 time, elected once
Running against
8 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$475k

Melbourne in violet, within the Northern Metropolitan Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Melbourne District as The Greens.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Melbourne District as Australian Greens, 37.3% of first preferences. Elected. Results

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In their own words

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. Growing up in country Victoria, it was impossible not to form a strong bond with our environment.

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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Their record and what they're campaigning on

Ellen Sandell is a sitting member, so each issue starts with their record in Parliament: a summary of how they voted, what they said and the portfolios they held, with the count of sources behind it. Party members usually vote together, so a vote often reflects the party's position. See the full record with every source.

Campaign quotes are word for word from Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile and ellensandell.com. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “Free and frequent public transport”
  2. “Rent Controls Now!”
  3. “Stop the demolition and privatisation of public housing”

Crime and bail

In ParliamentThe Greens said they would vote against the 2025 bail tightening bill. We could not confirm her own vote from a published division list. 1 party position

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentSupports rent controls. Voted to let the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced and has repeatedly asked the Premier about rent caps. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning
  • Website9 Nov 2026“Now I’m fighting for action on climate change, more affordable housing, and a fairer society in the Victorian Parliament.”ellensandell.com
  • Website9 Nov 2026“Rent Controls Now!”ellensandell.com

Treaty and First Peoples

In ParliamentVoted for the Statewide Treaty Act 2025. 1 vote

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Transport and roads

In ParliamentCampaigns for cheaper public transport: first 50-cent fares, then keeping fares free after the 2026 free period ended. 2 statements

Campaigning

AI and technology

In ParliamentNothing on the parliamentary record found in our review.

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentHas pressed the government to go further on poker machine reform. 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentNamed cost of living (with climate) as her focus as leader; argues for free public transport funded by higher taxes on large corporations. 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Health

In ParliamentOpposed the government's decision to fold VicHealth into the Department of Health. 1 statement

Campaigning
  • Website9 Nov 2026“Save cohealth in Kensington, Collingwood and Fitzroy”ellensandell.com

Also mentions

Climate and environment

  • Profile9 Nov 2026“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.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
  • Website9 Nov 2026“Now I’m fighting for action on climate change, more affordable housing, and a fairer society in the Victorian Parliament.”ellensandell.com

Everyone standing in Melbourne District

In ballot order.

How this page is made. Names, parties and ballot positions are from the VEC's official list. Bios and campaign quotes are copied word for word from the candidate's party profile or their own website, and each links to its source: we don't summarise or rate what they say. For sitting members, the record in Parliament is the summary from their member page, where every vote, statement and portfolio behind it is listed with its source. The issues are the same ones used for sitting members' records, so candidates can be compared on equal terms. Election history comes from official VEC and AEC results. Donations are as published on VEC Disclosures.