The Labor MPs chasing promotions after Vic leadership spill

Labor MPs are jostling for promotions before new Premier Ben Carroll's cabinet is chosen at a caucus meeting on Monday.Under Victoria's new leadership, fresh faces are expected to be elevated to cabinet to replace allies of former premier Jacinta Allan.The new leadersPremier Ben CarrollRead more Deputy Premier Gabrielle WilliamsRead more Ms Allan's allies Harriet Shing and Lily D'Ambrosio on Thursday announced they were resigning from the ministry and would exit parliament at the November election.Ms D'Ambrosio, who was long speculated to retire, was the last remaining minister from Daniel Andrews' first cabinet in 2014. Along with Jacinta Allan, she was also the last remaining Labor MP from the Bracks-Brumby government.While Ms Allan is yet to formally announce if she will re-contest her seat of Bendigo, her retirement from politics is widely expected. Who's leavingJacinta AllanRead more Harriet ShingRead more Lily D'AmbrosioRead more It leaves Mr Carroll with three vacancies in his cabinet.All three exits are from the dominant Socialist Left faction, which will meet on Monday morning to debate replacements before a full caucus vote is held later that day.Under Labor Party rules, women must make up half the front bench. After this week's retirements, there are currently 11 women and eight men in cabinet.Mr Carroll will then divvy up portfolios in a reshuffle. Jostling for a promotion got underway almost immediately.Premier Ben Carroll will announce a new leadership team ahead of November's state election. (ABC News)Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson has been guaranteed a ministry in Ms Allan's place.Southern Metropolitan MP Ryan Batchelor was the favourite to take Ms Shing's cabinet position within the upper house, though Sheena Watt from Northern Metropolitan and North-Eastern Metropolitan MP Sonja Terpstra were also talking to colleagues.Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards, Footscray MP Katie Hall, Albert Park's Nina Taylor and Sunbury MP Josh Bull were drumming up support for the remaining cabinet vacancy in the lower house.These names could change, and MPs were expecting possible candidates to become clearer over the weekend.Possible entrantsTim RichardsonRead more Pauline RichardsRead more Ryan BatchelorRead more Sheena WattRead more Katie HallRead more Sonja TerpstraRead more Nina TaylorRead more Josh BullRead more There was further speculation that Ms Allan allies Sonya Kilkenny, Jaclyn Symes and Maree Edwards could retire. If Ms Symes remains, insiders said she is unlikely to remain Treasurer.Industry Minister Colin Brooks was considered a possible contender for that position.While her colleagues speculated Ms Kilkenny could follow Ms Allan out the door, she had her existing ministries guaranteed to her in a deal brokered at Tuesday's chaotic caucus meeting.Mental Health Minister Ingrid Stitt was mooted for the more senior Health portfolio.Ms Stitt and Mr Brooks were both among the delegation of ministers and MPs that informed Ms Allan on Monday she no longer enjoyed majority support of her caucus.Attorney-general Sonya Kilkenny is expected to retain a ministerial portfolio after a short-lived leadership bid. (ABC News: Danielle Bonica)Tuesday's leadership change, after Mr Carroll declared his intention to contest and Ms Allan subsequently resigned, splintered the Left faction and has left the dominant grouping wounded.Mr Carroll separately on Friday announced Treasury Secretary Chris Barrett would now lead the Department of Premier and Cabinet.He replaces Jeremi Moule, who entered the role under Daniel Andrews in November 2020.Mr Barrett's first job when he begins on Monday will be to work on standing up a royal commission into alleged corruption on the Big Build.Minister Paul Edbrooke on Friday told reporters he did not expect any changes to his portfolios, Consumer Affairs, Cost of Living, Renters, and Men and Boys.Shadow Attorney General James Newbury said the impending reshuffle would make no difference to the government's prospects."It doesn't matter who holds what portfolio. Frankly, none of them are fit to be in government, and I think Victorians know that. And I think come November, you will see Victorians cast their very swift judgment on this government."Previous ministers under Jacinta Allan:MinisterPortfoliosBen CarrollMinister for Education, WorkSafe, TAC, Medical ResearchJaclyn Symes Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Development Victoria and PrecinctsLizzie BlandthornDeputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Minister for Children, DisabilityAnthony CarbinesLeader of the House, Minister for Police, Community Safety, Victims, RacingColin BrooksMinister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing, Defence Industry, Skills and TAFELily D'Ambrosio (retiring)Minister for Climate Action, Energy & Resources, State Electricity CommissionSteve DimopoulosMinister for Economic Growth and Jobs, Sport and Major EventsPaul EdbrookeMinister for Cost of Living, Renters, Men and Boys, Consumer AffairsEnver ErdoganMinister for Environment, Outdoor Recreation, Casino, Gaming and Liquor RegulationLuba GrigorovitchMinister for Youth, Carers and VolunteersPaul HamerMinister for Local Government, Youth Justice, CorrectionsMelissa HorneMinister for Ports and Freight, Health Infrastructure, Prevention of Family ViolenceSonya KilkennyAttorney General, Minister for Planning, Violence Reduction, FinanceMichaela SettleMinister for Regional Development, AgricultureHarriet Shing (retiring)Minister for Health, Ambulance Services, WaterRos SpenceMinister for Roads and Road Safety, Community Sport, First PeoplesNick StaikosMinister for Housing and Building, Suburban Rail LoopIngrid StittMinister for Government Services, Special Minister for State, Mental Health, Ageing, Multicultural and Multifaith VictoriaNatalie SuleymanMinister for Tourism, Small and Family Business, Employment, VeteransGabrielle WilliamsMinister for Transport Infrastructure, Public and Active Transport, Women and GirlsVicki WardMinister for Emergency Services, Natural Disaster Recovery, Equality, Creative Industries