Victorian Labor Shuffles Cabinet, Welcomes New Faces

0:00It's April 14th. This is Sydney News Today, your AI-powered local news. Victorian labor just filled four cabinet spots unopposed after a quick meeting of MPs at Parliament this morning. Paul Edbrick from Frankston, Michaela Settle from Eureka, Luba Gregorovich from Corooit and Paul Hamer from Box Hill are the new faces stepping. Up, this shuffle kicked off when three veteran ministers bowed out yesterday, announcing they'd retire from Parliament ahead of the November state. Election, Health Minister Mary Ann Thomas, Government Services Minister Danny Pearson, and Water Minister Gail Tierney all stepped down immediately from there, roles. These newcomers bring solid backgrounds to the table. Gregorovich is a first-term MP with Union Roots, Ed Brooks a long-time rep whose tackled emergency services, Hamers handle jobs and engineering, gigs, and Settles got experience in regional ag and PR while raising her kids solo. Premier Jacinta Allen gave props to the outgoing trio for their lasting impact on labor and

1:04the state. No fights broke out over the spots, even though one MP had hinted at running, keeping things smooth and caucus. Allen said to address the crew this afternoon, with the refresh cabinet getting sworn in tomorrow, signaling a fresh push as election season heats. Up.