Ellie Smith
Candidate for Dickson and AEGN Member

After graduating with Honours in Environmental Management from the University of Queensland, Ellie built a career in policy, government and stakeholder relations. Over the past decade, she's helped farmers, policymakers and conservationists find common ground and smart solutions that benefit all Queenslanders. Ellie has also held board roles for a number of environmental organisations.

Ellie Smith is an AEGN member and ran in the recent 2025 Federal election as the community-backed independent candidate for Dickson, against Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

Hear from Ellie on the morning of conference Day 1, for 'Democracy for Climate and Nature: Building Community Power for Environmental Justice'