Three senior Victorian Labor MPs in Jacinta Allan's cabinet have announced their resignations from politics, triggering a cabinet reshuffle ahead of the November state election.

The ministers stepping down are Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas, Minister for Government Services Danny Pearson, and Minister for Water Gayle Tierney, who will retire from the ministry but remain as backbench MPs.

Labor caucus will vote on cabinet vacancies in a forthcoming meeting, as ministers prepare to exit and the reshuffle unfolds.

Pearson joked about the change, likening himself and Thomas to the Hilltop Hoods in the Nosebleed Section, while reflecting on families as conscripts.

Danny Pearson has represented Essendon since 2014, held multiple portfolios including finance and economic growth, and highlighted achievements such as banning engineered stone.

Speculation about departures had built over the past year and was confirmed after internal investigations and discussions.

Thomas cited a desire to spend time with family and attend personal priorities, Pearson said he may pursue next steps outside politics, and Tierney emphasized it was time to pass the baton after two decades in parliament.

Announcements were made on April 13, 2026, with updates published in the afternoon, signaling significant leadership changes.

There has been ongoing speculation about further resignations since Hutchins’ December departure and Allan’s cautious approach to elevating new ministers.

Thomas highlighted reforms to women’s health and abortion rights, while Pearson recalled his early career and praised work such as the stone ban and WorkSafe reforms.

The report signals that more developments are expected as the reshuffle progresses.

Tierney pointed to her work with the TAFE sector and the Free TAFE policy as foundational to Victoria's workforce training.