Sarah Mansfield Greens MLC for Western Victoria
I’m proud to be your representative
The needs and challenges facing regional and rural communities have been overlooked for far too long. As the Greens’ first regional MP and as Co-Deputy Leader, I will fight for the changes our communities need.
I’m proud to represent you in State Parliament, and I’m committed to making a real difference to the lives of people in our region, with better access to healthcare, housing people can actually afford and urgent action on climate change.
Sarah Mansfield Greens MLC for Western Victoria
I’m proud to be your representative
The needs and challenges facing regional and rural communities have been overlooked for far too long. As the Greens’ first regional MP and as Co-Deputy Leader, I will fight for the changes our communities need.
I’m proud to represent you in State Parliament, and I’m committed to making a real difference to the lives of people in our region, with better access to healthcare, housing people can actually afford and urgent action on climate change.
The Greens bring a positive vision to Western Victoria
As your local MP and Co-Deputy Leader of the Victorian Greens, I’m fighting for the things our community needs. The Greens stand for affordable housing, tackling the cost of living crisis and securing action on climate.
Don’t see your issues here? Tell me what else matters to you.
No Gas Terminal for Corio Bay
RENT FREEZE NOW
STOP SUPERMARKET PRICE GOUGING
Climate Impacts Survey
Save the Murray Darling
Better sexual and reproductive healthcare
Stop Seismic Blasting in the Otway Basin
Stop Waste Incinerators
Accessible dental care for everyone
Ban oil and gas drilling in our seas
Quality housing people can afford
“Western Victoria now has a strong, Green, representative in State Parliament, fighting for action on climate change and what people in the regions need.”
- Sarah Mansfield
ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Sarah
I live in Geelong, on Wadawurrung Country, with my young family.
As a GP, I spent time working with people who were homeless. This experience highlighted the failure of our social and political systems, being lived by people struggling in our communities every day.
It was what motivated me to serve on local council before having the great privilege of becoming your first Greens State MP.
I hear regularly from constituents who are struggling to make ends meet in Western Victoria. Their stories make it clear that too often, access to housing, affordable food and healthcare is determined by your postcode and income rather than by need. This has to change.
I’m committed to bringing the voices of regional and rural communities to our State Parliament. I’d love to hear what matters most to you and what you want to see change for the better in Western Victoria.
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Last week was a big week in Parliament for housing, pill testing, voluntary assisted dying and our Party Room as we farewelled the formidable Samantha Ratnam.
We:
🧱 Announced our plans for a public builder that would see the Victorian government build homes to be rented and sold to first-home buyers at below-market prices, saving them thousands of dollars
💊 Passed a pill testing bill 🥳 locking in 10 mobile testing sites at festivals across the state and a fixed testing site in Melbourne CBD. This will save lives, in particular for the upcoming summer festival season
👩⚕️ Introduced a Bill to reform Voluntary Assisted Dying laws in Victoria, to reform the state’s lagging regulations
👋 And on Thursday, we farewelled @samantharatnam from the Victorian Parliament, a trusted friend and colleague, after 7 years of service in the Upper House. It was a bittersweet farewell, as we wish her all the best in her campaign to turn Wills Green.
With just two sitting weeks left for the year, there is still a lot of work to do. I’m looking forward to getting back to Geelong and continuing to bring the issues of Western Victoria to the Parliament and continue to advocate for people and the planet.
Last week was a big week in Parliament for housing, pill testing, voluntary assisted dying and our Party Room as we farewelled the formidable Samantha Ratnam.
We:
🧱 Announced our plans for a public builder that would see the Victorian government build homes to be rented and sold to first-home buyers at below-market prices, saving them thousands of dollars
💊 Passed a pill testing bill 🥳 locking in 10 mobile testing sites at festivals across the state and a fixed testing site in Melbourne CBD. This will save lives, in particular for the upcoming summer festival season
👩⚕️ Introduced a Bill to reform Voluntary Assisted Dying laws in Victoria, to reform the state’s lagging regulations
👋 And on Thursday, we farewelled @samantharatnam from the Victorian Parliament, a trusted friend and colleague, after 7 years of service in the Upper House. It was a bittersweet farewell, as we wish her all the best in her campaign to turn Wills Green.
With just two sitting weeks left for the year, there is still a lot of work to do. I’m looking forward to getting back to Geelong and continuing to bring the issues of Western Victoria to the Parliament and continue to advocate for people and the planet.
The Melbourne Cup certainly doesn’t stop the nation any more - every year there are fewer and fewer spectators drawn to this carnival of gambling-fuelled animal cruelty.
Join me and many others in saying Nup to the Cup this year - sign the petition at the link in my bio
#nuptothecup #melbournecup
The Melbourne Cup certainly doesn’t stop the nation any more - every year there are fewer and fewer spectators drawn to this carnival of gambling-fuelled animal cruelty.
Join me and many others in saying Nup to the Cup this year - sign the petition at the link in my bio
#nuptothecup #melbournecup
Yesterday, we farewelled the formidable @samantharatnam from the Victorian Parliament, as she continues the fight for her community in contesting the federal seat of Wills. It marks the end of seven years of incredible leadership.
It has been such a privilege to have been able to sit alongside Samantha for the past 2 years, and experience her mentorship and friendship.
She’s left an extraordinary legacy, and I’ll miss her so much.
Yesterday, we farewelled the formidable @samantharatnam from the Victorian Parliament, as she continues the fight for her community in contesting the federal seat of Wills. It marks the end of seven years of incredible leadership.
It has been such a privilege to have been able to sit alongside Samantha for the past 2 years, and experience her mentorship and friendship.
She’s left an extraordinary legacy, and I’ll miss her so much.
Yesterday, I introduced a Private Members Bill to parliament to reform Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying laws. Victoria once led the way by being the first state in Australia to introduce VAD. But years later, our laws are outdated and we lag behind the rest of the country.
Many so-called ‘safeguards’ are, in fact, restrictive barriers, and the very people these laws were designed to help are being prevented from accessing VAD. This is supported by data that shows that relatively fewer Victorians access VAD compared to other states, and a significant proportion who start the process die before they can complete it.
This Bill represents the hard work families and VAD advocates have put in for years to ensure that people have choice and dignity at the end of life.
We urge other parties to support these much needed changes.
@dwdvictoria #VAD #voluntaryassisteddying #gogently
Yesterday, I introduced a Private Members Bill to parliament to reform Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying laws. Victoria once led the way by being the first state in Australia to introduce VAD. But years later, our laws are outdated and we lag behind the rest of the country.
Many so-called ‘safeguards’ are, in fact, restrictive barriers, and the very people these laws were designed to help are being prevented from accessing VAD. This is supported by data that shows that relatively fewer Victorians access VAD compared to other states, and a significant proportion who start the process die before they can complete it.
This Bill represents the hard work families and VAD advocates have put in for years to ensure that people have choice and dignity at the end of life.
We urge other parties to support these much needed changes.
@dwdvictoria #VAD #voluntaryassisteddying #gogently
Last week, I had the absolute honour of being invited to listen to this years’ cohort of Victorian Pathways to Politics give speeches in parliament. They were the most impressive and inspiring group of women, reflecting many different perspectives and motivations, but united in their desire to have decision-making bodies reflect the true diversity of our community.
I lucky enough to have been part of this incredible program for women in its very first year, 2016. It was so special to be able to come back and see it growing and thriving, and meet so many brilliant women considering a future in politics. It’s now up to all of us to support them to get there!
#pathwaystopolitics #unimelb
Last week, I had the absolute honour of being invited to listen to this years’ cohort of Victorian Pathways to Politics give speeches in parliament. They were the most impressive and inspiring group of women, reflecting many different perspectives and motivations, but united in their desire to have decision-making bodies reflect the true diversity of our community.
I lucky enough to have been part of this incredible program for women in its very first year, 2016. It was so special to be able to come back and see it growing and thriving, and meet so many brilliant women considering a future in politics. It’s now up to all of us to support them to get there!
#pathwaystopolitics #unimelb
Today The Greens announced our plan to get the government back into the business of building homes through the Public Builder.
The public builder is a 100% publicly owned, not-for-profit building company, selling and renting genuinely affordable, well designed homes.
Housing is essential. Just like healthcare and education, we shouldn’t just leave it to the private market.
The public builder would build 200,000 homes over 20 years for you to rent at no more than 25% of your income or to buy without ending up in lifelong debt.
As long as Labor takes donations and policy advice from property investors, they will always be the party for landlords and developers.
We’ll keep fighting for renters, first home buyers and young people - so everyone can have a secure, affordable place to call home.
Today The Greens announced our plan to get the government back into the business of building homes through the Public Builder.
The public builder is a 100% publicly owned, not-for-profit building company, selling and renting genuinely affordable, well designed homes.
Housing is essential. Just like healthcare and education, we shouldn’t just leave it to the private market.
The public builder would build 200,000 homes over 20 years for you to rent at no more than 25% of your income or to buy without ending up in lifelong debt.
As long as Labor takes donations and policy advice from property investors, they will always be the party for landlords and developers.
We’ll keep fighting for renters, first home buyers and young people - so everyone can have a secure, affordable place to call home.
This week, I’ll be introducing a Private Members Bill into the Victorian Parliament to improve access and equity for people seeking voluntary assisted dying in Victoria.
As the first state to introduce voluntary assisted dying, the laws were drafted with safeguards, but now years later these are restrictive barriers that are causing harm and stopping people from being able to access the scheme. It was a privilege to announce this reform yesterday at the Go Gentle Voluntary Assisted Dying Conference in Brisbane, alongside stakeholders who have campaigned tirelessly to ensure all Australians can die with dignity.
@dwdvictoria #vichealth #dyingwithdignity #voluntaryassisteddying
This week, I’ll be introducing a Private Members Bill into the Victorian Parliament to improve access and equity for people seeking voluntary assisted dying in Victoria.
As the first state to introduce voluntary assisted dying, the laws were drafted with safeguards, but now years later these are restrictive barriers that are causing harm and stopping people from being able to access the scheme. It was a privilege to announce this reform yesterday at the Go Gentle Voluntary Assisted Dying Conference in Brisbane, alongside stakeholders who have campaigned tirelessly to ensure all Australians can die with dignity.
@dwdvictoria #vichealth #dyingwithdignity #voluntaryassisteddying
The Greens want to make things better for all Victorians, especially people like Dominic, Laura, Ella and Jane. To do this, we need your help. We are surveying Victorian’s to hear how the cost of living crisis is affecting your health.
Have you:
⏰ Delayed accessing healthcare in the last 12 months?
💰 Avoided seeing a doctor or getting a scan because of the cost?
🤒 Found it hard to get the healthcare you need?
🧠 Felt this impact your physical or mental health?
We want to hear about it all, and what you think the government should be doing to improve healthcare access. This will better inform our health policies and ensure we’re fighting for you and the things you need.
Take the 5-minute survey (link in bio) and help join the fight to make healthcare accessible and affordable for all 🩺🥕🧠
The Greens want to make things better for all Victorians, especially people like Dominic, Laura, Ella and Jane. To do this, we need your help. We are surveying Victorian’s to hear how the cost of living crisis is affecting your health.
Have you:
⏰ Delayed accessing healthcare in the last 12 months?
💰 Avoided seeing a doctor or getting a scan because of the cost?
🤒 Found it hard to get the healthcare you need?
🧠 Felt this impact your physical or mental health?
We want to hear about it all, and what you think the government should be doing to improve healthcare access. This will better inform our health policies and ensure we’re fighting for you and the things you need.
Take the 5-minute survey (link in bio) and help join the fight to make healthcare accessible and affordable for all 🩺🥕🧠
It’s disappointing, but sadly not surprising, to read the findings of the Women’s Health Victoria report, which places regional Victorians at a severe disadvantage when it comes accessing abortion.
Whilst the Victorian Health Minister is calling for more regional hospitals to have a capability to undergo surgical abortions, I think we must go further, and ensure that ALL regional, public hospitals can offer this procedure to those that need it.
Sexual and reproductive rights are fundamental human rights, and we must do more to ensure that women’s health gets the funding, services and support it so desperately needs.
It’s disappointing, but sadly not surprising, to read the findings of the Women’s Health Victoria report, which places regional Victorians at a severe disadvantage when it comes accessing abortion.
Whilst the Victorian Health Minister is calling for more regional hospitals to have a capability to undergo surgical abortions, I think we must go further, and ensure that ALL regional, public hospitals can offer this procedure to those that need it.
Sexual and reproductive rights are fundamental human rights, and we must do more to ensure that women’s health gets the funding, services and support it so desperately needs.
Story abc.net.au
Responses to our Cost of Living survey are flooding in, and people’s experiences are what we feared; many Victorians are forgoing essential healthcare due to growing out-of-pocket costs. We must do better.
The government can address the increasing costs of healthcare to ensure that your access to healthcare doesn’t depend on your postcode, age or income. If you’d like to have your say on how the cost of living is affecting your health, head to the link in bio to complete the survey.
Responses to our Cost of Living survey are flooding in, and people’s experiences are what we feared; many Victorians are forgoing essential healthcare due to growing out-of-pocket costs. We must do better.
The government can address the increasing costs of healthcare to ensure that your access to healthcare doesn’t depend on your postcode, age or income. If you’d like to have your say on how the cost of living is affecting your health, head to the link in bio to complete the survey.
