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.
Climate Impacts Survey
Save the Murray Darling
Better sexual and reproductive healthcare
Stop Seismic Blasting in the Otway Basin
Stop Waste Incinerators
Quality housing people can afford
Ban oil and gas drilling in our seas
Accessible dental care for everyone
“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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Such an honour to meet Mazin Qumsiyeh, Founder and Director of the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability, Professor at Bethlehem University. Professor Qumsiyeh and partner Jessie Chang toured Australia to speak on the connection between climate justice, land rights and peace - all issues that are close to our hearts as members of the Greens. Wishing you safe travels and future peace, Mazin. I hope to visit you in a free Palestine soon.
Such an honour to meet Mazin Qumsiyeh, Founder and Director of the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability, Professor at Bethlehem University. Professor Qumsiyeh and partner Jessie Chang toured Australia to speak on the connection between climate justice, land rights and peace - all issues that are close to our hearts as members of the Greens. Wishing you safe travels and future peace, Mazin. I hope to visit you in a free Palestine soon.
Every vote, every time, every body. The Greens have always backed our LGBTQI+ family and always will. #idahobit #thegreens
Every vote, every time, every body. The Greens have always backed our LGBTQI+ family and always will. #idahobit #thegreens
People all over the world are commemorating Nakba Day today in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank and the diaspora. Nakba, in 1948, an occupation began that hasn`t ended. It has resulted in countless lives lost and people displaced - and over the last 7 months, this has occurred at an unfathomable rate. Ballarat raised the Palestinian flag at their historic Trades Hall this morning in solidarity and shared grief, calling for an end to the occupation and a just and lasting peace.
People all over the world are commemorating Nakba Day today in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank and the diaspora. Nakba, in 1948, an occupation began that hasn`t ended. It has resulted in countless lives lost and people displaced - and over the last 7 months, this has occurred at an unfathomable rate. Ballarat raised the Palestinian flag at their historic Trades Hall this morning in solidarity and shared grief, calling for an end to the occupation and a just and lasting peace.
Labor has been forced to debate their arming of Israel in Parliament this Wednesday, May 15th at 5.45pm. Join us on the steps of Parliament to watch the debate live - or via the Parliament website.#freepalestine #stoparmingisrael #armsembargo
Labor has been forced to debate their arming of Israel in Parliament this Wednesday, May 15th at 5.45pm. Join us on the steps of Parliament to watch the debate live - or via the Parliament website.#freepalestine #stoparmingisrael #armsembargo
Unlimited rent increases should be illegal. The Greens bill for a 2 year rent freeze followed by ongoing rent controls is going back to parliament this week. The Greens bill will protect the 1/3 of Victorians who are renters. #rentfreeze #geelong #ballarat
Unlimited rent increases should be illegal. The Greens bill for a 2 year rent freeze followed by ongoing rent controls is going back to parliament this week. The Greens bill will protect the 1/3 of Victorians who are renters. #rentfreeze #geelong #ballarat
#rentfreezenow #publichousing #ballarat
Some inspo from France for Lara and other communities staring down the towers of mega-incinerators. In France, locals have been told not to eat the food they grow because of contamination from the mega-incinerator in their area. The Greens know there are much better ways to manage waste. We just need Vic Labor to step up to their commitment to a genuine circular economy - and stop approving giant waste incinerators. #thegreens #circulareconomy♻️ #Geelong
Some inspo from France for Lara and other communities staring down the towers of mega-incinerators. In France, locals have been told not to eat the food they grow because of contamination from the mega-incinerator in their area. The Greens know there are much better ways to manage waste. We just need Vic Labor to step up to their commitment to a genuine circular economy - and stop approving giant waste incinerators. #thegreens #circulareconomy♻️ #Geelong
We need a rent freeze now! Our plan to freeze rents would have saved renters over $2.5k per household last year. For property investors this might not be much. But for someone who rents this would cover food, a trip to the dentist, the electricity bills for a year, or childcare costs. For some, it`s the difference between keeping a room over their heads and becoming unhoused. Renters: how would a saving of $2,537 help you?
We need a rent freeze now! Our plan to freeze rents would have saved renters over $2.5k per household last year. For property investors this might not be much. But for someone who rents this would cover food, a trip to the dentist, the electricity bills for a year, or childcare costs. For some, it`s the difference between keeping a room over their heads and becoming unhoused. Renters: how would a saving of $2,537 help you?
The Greens stand for harm reduction and an evidence-based approach to health services. Last week, Vic Labor showed a failure of leadership by abandoning their commitment to open a second MSIR (Medically Supervised Injecting Room) in Melbourne - in contrast to the leadership shown when they opened VIC`s only MSIR in North Richmond in 2018. Vic Liberals used Labor`s change of heart as an opportunity to launch a cynical and frankly disgraceful attack on the North Richmond facility.
The lives of people who inject drugs matter, and we will not stand for cowardly attacks on people who are already stigmatised, or the abandonment of life saving health facilities.
The Greens stand for harm reduction and an evidence-based approach to health services. Last week, Vic Labor showed a failure of leadership by abandoning their commitment to open a second MSIR (Medically Supervised Injecting Room) in Melbourne - in contrast to the leadership shown when they opened VIC`s only MSIR in North Richmond in 2018. Vic Liberals used Labor`s change of heart as an opportunity to launch a cynical and frankly disgraceful attack on the North Richmond facility.
The lives of people who inject drugs matter, and we will not stand for cowardly attacks on people who are already stigmatised, or the abandonment of life saving health facilities.
We could pay for public dental care, properly fund our schools, upgrade our health and transport services AND build new public housing for rural and regional Victorians. By making big banks and corporations pay their fair share of tax, we could fund the things people need. Instead, Labor has chosen to produce a budget that does nothing for the quarter of Victorians who live in coastal, farming and bushland households. But change is possible. The Greens are here to fight for all of those communities that are being let down.
We could pay for public dental care, properly fund our schools, upgrade our health and transport services AND build new public housing for rural and regional Victorians. By making big banks and corporations pay their fair share of tax, we could fund the things people need. Instead, Labor has chosen to produce a budget that does nothing for the quarter of Victorians who live in coastal, farming and bushland households. But change is possible. The Greens are here to fight for all of those communities that are being let down.
Something has to change.
The Greens have a plan to tax the mega profits of the big banks, corporations and property developers – which would raise $14.7 billion in revenue. This money could have paid for more affordable homes and cost of living relief.
Something has to change.
The Greens have a plan to tax the mega profits of the big banks, corporations and property developers – which would raise $14.7 billion in revenue. This money could have paid for more affordable homes and cost of living relief.
