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Victorian Minister Luba Grigorovitch Defends Ties to Setka

4/14/2026

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Luba Grigorovitch, a new Victorian cabinet minister, reaffirmed ties to John Setka, former CFMEU leader, saying she has 'no regrets' about their friendship.
Liberal MP James Newbury condemned her cabinet appointment as 'appalling'.
She emphasized her commitment to workers' rights from her union tenure, noting she hasn't spoken to Setka recently.
Grigorovitch expressed gratitude for colleagues' trust and downplayed her relationship with Setka.

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Luba Grigorovitch, a new Victorian cabinet minister, reaffirmed ties to John Setka, former CFMEU leader, saying she has 'no regrets' about their friendship.
Liberal MP James Newbury condemned her cabinet appointment as 'appalling'.
She emphasized her commitment to workers' rights from her union tenure, noting she hasn't spoken to Setka recently.
Grigorovitch expressed gratitude for colleagues' trust and downplayed her relationship with Setka.