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‘I don’t just ditch my mates’: new Victorian Labor minister defends John Setka ties amid criticism

Luba Grigorovitch, one of four MPs promoted to Jacinta Allan’s cabinet, says she has ‘no regrets’ over friendship with former CFMEU boss Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news…

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The GuardianApr 14, 2026, 6:41 AM

‘I don’t just ditch my mates’: new Victorian Labor minister defends John Setka ties amid criticism

Luba Grigorovitch, one of four MPs promoted to Jacinta Allan’s cabinet, says she has ‘no regrets’ over friendship with former CFMEU boss Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Luba Grigorovitch, one of four Victorian Labor MPs promoted to cabinet, says she has “no regrets” about her past friendship with disgraced construction union leader John Setka, despite the opposition labelling her appointment “appalling”. The Victorian Labor caucus met on Tuesday and voted to elevate Grigorovitch, the member for Kororoit, along with Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke, Eureka MP Michaela Settle and Box Hill MP Paul Hamer, to cabinet. Continue reading...

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