Jun 2, 2026 – 1.07pmVictorian Labor MPs have distanced themselves from cabinet colleague Luba Grigorovitch’s decision to provide 33 character references, including to convicted criminals and a supporter of former Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Grigorovitch on Tuesday apologised for backing six people she said she “shouldn’t have” in their legal fights and vowed to no longer provide character references, which she claimed was a widespread practice among MPs.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Vic minister sorry for giving character references to anyone who asked
Labor MPs have distanced themselves from Luba Grigorovitch’s practice of handing out character references, including to criminals.
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Victorian minister Luba Grigorovitch apologised for providing 33 character references to convicted criminals and Khamenei supporters, pledging to stop. The incident reveals systemic lack of institutional oversight in political accountability practices.
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