By Olivia Condous
Luba Grigorovitch, the new Labor candidate for the Kororoit district, has officially launched her campaign in the lead up to November’s state election.
The Kororoit electoral district covers the suburbs of the City of Melton’s west, including Plumpton, Rockbank, Caroline Springs and Ravenhall.
Ms Grigorovitch will take over as candidate for the seat from outgoing MP Marlene Kairouz, who represented Kororoit from 2008 but was dropped by the Labor party after being linked to branch stacking allegations.
It’s the new candidate’s first foray into state politics, after working as state secretary for the Rail, Tram and Bus Union and as a Hobsons Bay councillor up until 2013.
Ms Grigorovitch opened her campaign office at Brimbank Shopping Centre and held a launch event on June 5, with many members from the local community in attendance.
She said while she was proud to have roots in the western suburbs, she didn’t plan to hide the fact that she wasn’t from the Kororoit district.
“It’s incumbent on me to earn the community’s trust,” she said.
“By earning the community of Kororoit’s trust and respect, I will give Kororoit a strong voice in Victoria.”
Ms Grigorovitch said her campaign would focus on helping the local community to grow and listening to locals.
“I want to learn more about the area of Kororoit, I want to knock on doors, meet with as many locals and community groups as possible, and listen to them,” she said.
“I plan to work tirelessly between now and November 26 because I want to meet with as many locals as possible so that if successful I can be a truly representative voice for all local issues within the community.”
