Malak Ababneh
Victorian Socialists candidate for Caulfield District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- ABABNEH, Malak
- Ballot position
- 3
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 6 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $22k
Caulfield in violet, within the Southern Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Caulfield District as Victorian Socialists.
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In their own words
Hi, I’m Malak. I’m running in this year’s state election as the candidate for Caulfield with Victorian Socialists because I believe we urgently need a left-wing response to the growth of inequality, racism and militarism in Australia.
An excerpt, word for word, from Victorian Socialists candidate profile, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.
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What they're campaigning on
Quoted word for word from Victorian Socialists candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “I want to fight instead to put this wealth into fully funding our hospitals, schools and communities, expanding public housing, ensuring dignified and fair wages and reversing declining living standards.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I want to fight instead to put this wealth into fully funding our hospitals, schools and communities, expanding public housing, ensuring dignified and fair wages and reversing declining living standards.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
Not mentioned in what we read.
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned in what we read.
Cost of living
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I want to fight instead to put this wealth into fully funding our hospitals, schools and communities, expanding public housing, ensuring dignified and fair wages and reversing declining living standards.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Health
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I want to fight instead to put this wealth into fully funding our hospitals, schools and communities, expanding public housing, ensuring dignified and fair wages and reversing declining living standards.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Also mentions
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I want to fight instead to put this wealth into fully funding our hospitals, schools and communities, expanding public housing, ensuring dignified and fair wages and reversing declining living standards.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Everyone standing in Caulfield District
- DOLEJŠÍ, Angel The Greens
- SHROOT, Yaakov Ziv Independent
- ABABNEH, Malak Victorian Socialists
- STAFRACE, Mikaela Australian Labor Party
- GILBERT, Geneviève Family First
- SOUTHWICK, David Liberal
- ABELMAN, Michael One Nation Victoria
In ballot order.