TWiSK invited every candidate to respond to a questionnaire with five simple biographical questions, in no more than 50 words each.
If candidates met this simple brief, we agreed to publish their answers as written, along with a photograph and contact details.
Their responses are presented below in alphabetical order by family name.
Angel Dolejsi – Greens for Caulfield
Mikaela Stafrace – Endorsed Labor Candidate for Caulfield
Angel Dolejsi
Green for Caulfield
Who am I?
Someone who gets shit done. I’m a National Operations Manager, a neighbour from Melbourne’s inner south and someone who gives a damn about people getting a fair go. I’ve spent my career listening, solving problems and getting things done. Now I want to bring that practical, people-first approach to Parliament.
Why here?
This is home. I live nearby in St Kilda but Caulfield North was home for me for many years. I love this part of Melbourne. From renters and families to students, older residents, my rianbow community and small businesses, everyone deserves a representative who listens, shows up and understands local life.
What do you hope to achieve?
A fairer, greener Caulfield I want people to afford a home, access great public schools and healthcare, travel safely and enjoy thriving green spaces. I want serious climate action and a government that stops stuffing around and puts our community ahead of corporate profits.
What are my top concerns?
People deserve better Getting money the fuck out of politics. I’m deeply concerned that corporate influence keeps drowning out ordinary voices. There is a political class that is held completely unaccountable for their “double-speak” and blatant corruption.
Why vote for me?
Real experience, honest representation I’m not a career politician. I bring real-world leadership experience, warmth and the determination to get things done. I’ll be accessible, honest and ready to challenge powerful interests when they stand in Caulfield’s way. I’ll listen first, work hard and never take this community for granted.
Contact details
angel.dolejsi@vic.greens.org.au
@angeldolejsigreens
Authorised by: Martin Shield, Victorian Greens, Suite 1.05, Level 1, 50 Queen Street, Melbourne.
Mikaela Stafrace
Endorsed Labor Candidate for Caulfield
Who am I?
Born overseas, I am a proud Jewish woman, a lawyer, and a change maker. I have spent my life
creating opportunity for others. After a successful legal career, I founded a charity for Women. I am a Company Director, a Rotarian, a Community Advocate and a Nana to 11 grandchildren.
Why here?
I have lived in Caulfield for nearly 20 years. This is my home. I belong to the Jewish community, founded my charity here and served as Rotary Club President. Caulfield, like me, is a place of resilience. It is a place shaped by families who built and rebuilt their lives.
What do you hope to achieve?
I will help to build a Caulfield where every young person believes education can open doors, where every woman rebuilding her life knows she’s not invisible, renters and families find secure, affordable housing, and getting around our community is easy and reliable. Opportunity, dignity and connection – for everyone, not just some.
What are my top concerns?
That every young person receives an inspiring education, that women and girls have real opportunities ahead of them, that families find secure, affordable housing, that our community is safe and connected, and that getting around Caulfield is easy and reliable. Everyone deserves a fair go.
Why vote for me?
I know what it’s like to fight for a better life — mine was education, hard work and good luck. I never believed I was defined by where I began. As your Labor candidate, I’ll bring that same determination and focus to education, housing, opportunities for women, and transport in Caulfield.
Contact details
Email: mikaela.stafrace@vic.alp.org.au
Mob: 0491 372 461
Facebook/Instagram/Tiktok: Mikaela4Caulfield
Authorised by Steve Staikos, Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch), 438 Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008.
