Hi, I’m Ellen
I am so excited to be running as your Greens candidate for Wendouree
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.
I’m an energetic community organiser – I run Smart Living Ballarat and The Hidden Orchard to help tackle the cost of living while reducing waste, and source food and waste-free packaging for Meredith Music Festival.
I’m deeply engaged across the community, and intimately understand the pressure of inadequate public transport, high cost of living, and unaffordable housing.
Our community needs a fresh new representative who understands this community, won’t take it for granted and will fight hard for the things that matter.
The Greens track record
In the balance of power in parliament the Greens have secured:
$60 million to protect nature and get homes and businesses off gas
Renting reforms including banning no grounds evictions and rental bidding
5000 more empty homes available by making the tax on empty homes stronger
$150 million for bike lanes and pedestrian safety
Proudly supported the first Treaty in Australia
Stopped the renewal of the MoU with Israeli Ministry of Defence
Imagine what we could do with more power after the next election.