Three senior Victorian Labor MPs announce resignation from politics

Three senior Victorian Labor ministers have announced their resignation from politics, leaving Premier Jacinta Allan to unveil a refreshed cabinet ahead of November's state election.

Finance Minister Danny Pearson, Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas and Water Minister Gayle Tierney all revealed they would not contest the November election today, in a move the party says will make room for fresh faces in cabinet.

Becoming emotional as he announced his departure, Pearson said he had "a great sense of gratitude" from his 12 years in Parliament and six as a minister.

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"I've done a job I love...worked with people I admire and respect," he said.

Thomas conceded she could no longer give the position the effort it needs and wanted to focus her attention on other parts of life.

"If I'm going to do this job, I'm only going to do it knowing that I can give it everything... that means seven days a week," she said.

"I love it. I've loved it so much. It's been great."

Tierney steps back almost two decades after she was first elected in 2006.

"After nearly 20 years in Parliament.. can I say.. it's time," she said.

"It is a really good time for me.. it sits well on my shoulders."

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The trio's departures come months after Natalie Hutchins' exit as Minister for Prevention of Family Violence of Victoria in October, meaning four frontbench roles are up for grabs ahead of November's state election.

The premier today thanked her departing ministers for their "tireless work" and insisted their resignations were not a case of members jumping off a sinking ship.

"We have a depth of talent in our Labor caucus and as these three ministers depart they'll be replaced by three new ministers who will come with new ideas and new solutions," she said.

That sentiment was backed by the exiting MPs.

"What I would say is we have a really strong team and we've got a premier who is giving it her all in leading this state," Pearson said.

"I look forward to Labor being reelected at the end of the year," Tierney added.

The state's Labor caucus will meet tomorrow to vote on each minister's replacement.

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