Victorian minister under fire for writing 33 character references including for taxi driver who assaulted women
Victorian minister Luba Grigorovitch is facing backlash for providing character references for individuals with criminal histories, including a taxi driver who assaulted women. She has apologized and pledged to stop providing such references in the future.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about political accountability and the vetting processes used by government officials when providing character endorsements.
The minister for youth, carers and volunteers, Luba Grigorovitch, right, with the Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP View image in fullscreen The minister for youth, carers and volunteers, Luba Grigorovitch, right, with the Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Victorian politics Victorian minister under fire for writing 33 character references including for taxi driver who assaulted women Labor’s Luba Grigorovitch says she regrets six of the character references and vows never to write another
The Guardian is a left-leaning publication, and the framing focuses on the accountability of a Labor party minister.
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