Episode
Minister Regrets Character References
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- Jun 2, 2026
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- 75
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Summary
Victorian minister Luba Grigorovitch is under fire after admitting she wrote 33 character references since becoming an MP, regretting six of them after learning she didn’t know full details about the individuals — including a taxi driver convicted of assaulting women. She apologized for any offense, pledged to stop writing references altogether, and acknowledged her process was too hasty. The fallout includes calls for her dismissal and questions over Labor MPs’ judgment, echoing a similar Liberal scandal. Grigorovitch, who oversees youth, carers, and volunteers, confirmed she’ll no longer issue references. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c1f2d15f259917a8