The Cabinet of Victoria is the main organ of the Victorian Government. Cabinet ministers undertake responsibilities inline with their portfolio area and are responsible for the subordinate government departments relevant to their ministry positions.

The reshuffle was triggered by the retirement of former Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins, former Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas, former Finance Minister Danny Pearson and former Water Minister Gayle Tierney's announcements that they would not contest the state election in November and subsequent resignation from the Ministry.