Three Victorian Labor Ministers Resign, Cabinet Shakeup Looms

0:00Three Victorian labor ministers just dropped a mic on their political careers ahead of the November state election, health minister Mary Ann Thomas, finance minister Danny Pearson, and water minister Gail Tierney announced Monday they're out, not running again, and stepping down from their roles right now. This comes on top of Natalie Hutchins bailing in December, without a quick replacement, opening up four spots and premiered Jacinta Allen's cabinet for, back bench MPs to step up. The minister's share heartfelt reasons, Thomas said she couldn't go another four years full throttle, Pearson called politics a team sport he's. Grateful for, and Tierney, after nearly 20 years in parliament, felt it was time to pass the baton. Rumors had swirled about Pearson and Tierney for over a year, but they denied it until now. The labor caucus meets Tuesday to vote on new faces with strong backing for Luba Gregorovich from Coroid, Mike Lissettel from Eureka, and Paul. Edbruck from Frankston, the fourth spots at toss up between Tim Richardson from Morty

1:01Allock, and front runner Paul Hamer from Box Hill, expect some last minute lobbying. Allen praised their lasting impact on the state, and with this reshuffle, labor's gearing up for a fresh lineup as election day nears. Local news, powered by AI. This is Sydney News Today.