Luba Grigorovitch
Labor member for Kororoit in the Legislative Assembly, first elected in 2022. Outgoing member: every seat is up for election on 28 November.
Party website: Victorian Labor (no personal website listed)
Kororoit in violet, within Western Metropolitan.
Roles
- 26 Nov 2022 to nowMember for Kororoit
- 18 Aug 2023 to 4 Feb 2025Chair, Electoral Matters Committee
- 19 Dec 2024 to 15 Apr 2026Parliamentary Secretary for Outdoor Recreation
- 15 Apr 2026 to nowMinister for Youth; Minister for Carers and Volunteers
Where they stand
A snapshot of their record on the issues shaping this election, taken from how they voted, what they've said and the portfolios they've held. Reviewed 6 Nov 2026.
Crime and bail
Has backed new offences for abusing customer-facing workers and pointed to protective services officer patrols in shopping centres. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025.
- Voted14 Aug 2025Voted yes on the second and third reading of the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. Passed 73–3.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
- Said18 Nov 2025In debate on the Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Bill 2025, supported new offences for assaulting, threatening or abusing customer-facing workers.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
- Said27 Aug 2026In a members statement, cited falls in retail theft at Watergardens shopping centre under PSO patrols and the recruitment of 200 more police reservists, and pledged to keep pushing for more action on crime.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
Housing and renting
Has supported faster planning decisions and housing targets for every council area.
- Said13 Nov 2025In debate on the Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Bill 2025, supported the bill, saying the planning system was complex and outdated and pointing to housing targets set for every council.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
Treaty and First Peoples
Spoke for and voted for the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025.
- Said15 Oct 2025In debate on the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, spoke in support, saying treaty gives Aboriginal people a say in how their services are run and supports self-determination.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
- Voted16 Oct 2025Voted yes on the second and third reading of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. Passed 54–27.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
Transport and roads
Has pressed for the Western Freeway upgrade and welcomed new bus routes and intersection lights in the electorate. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024.
- Voted31 Oct 2024Voted yes on the second and third reading of the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, which lets the Premier declare precinct projects around major transport works, including the Suburban Rail Loop. Passed 50–23.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
- Said28 May 2025In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Transport Infrastructure for an update on the business case and delivery of the Western Freeway upgrade between Melton and Caroline Springs.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
- Said30 Jul 2026In a members statement, welcomed the Hopkins Road level crossing bridge, new 140 and 405 bus routes and planned traffic lights at Leakes Road and the Western Freeway.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
AI and technology
Voted against letting the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote).
- Voted11 Aug 2026Voted no on the motion to introduce the Planning and Environment Amendment (AI Data Centres Moratorium) Bill 2026, a Greens bill to pause approvals of new hyperscale AI data centres. This was a procedural vote on whether the bill could be introduced. Lost 31–50.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
Gambling and racing
Has spoken in several gambling debates in favour of tighter casino oversight and reducing gambling harm. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024.
- Voted20 Mar 2025Voted yes on the second and third reading of the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024, which provides for pre-commitment limits and carded play on poker machines. Passed 53–25.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
- Said10 Sep 2025In debate on the Casino and Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, supported more scrutiny of Crown Melbourne and said “I despise gambling, especially automated gambling”.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
Cost of living
Has pointed to free public transport and solar rebates as cost-of-living relief. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund bill in 2025.
- Voted20 Mar 2025Voted yes on the third reading of the Fire Services Property Amendment (Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund) Bill 2025, which replaced the fire services property levy with a broader Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy. Passed 50–25.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
- Said14 Oct 2025In a members statement, said the Solar Homes program was easing cost-of-living pressures, citing a local household whose quarterly energy bills fell from about $250 to $10–$20.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
- Said1 Apr 2026In a matter of public importance debate on cost of living, said local families keep raising living costs and pointed to a free month of public transport and free travel for under-18s.Hansard, Legislative Assembly
Health
Has supported legislated nurse-to-patient ratios and welcomed the new Footscray Hospital.
- Said6 Mar 2025In debate on the Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient Ratios) Amendment Bill 2025, supported the bill and said “We are proudly the party of nurse-to-patient ratios.”Hansard, Legislative Assembly
- Said12 Nov 2025In an adjournment matter, asked the Minister for Health for an update on the move to the new $1.5 billion Footscray Hospital, which will add 200 beds.Hansard, Legislative Assembly