In a bid to secure an unprecedented fourth term, Jacinta Allan, the Premier of Victoria, is attempting to rebrand her 12-year-old Labor government as 'new' and united. During a cabinet reshuffle, she emphasized the term 'new' multiple times, highlighting her 'new cabinet' and 'new solutions' to address the electorate's concerns. This reshuffle comes after the resignations of several ministers, stripping the cabinet of over three decades of experience. Critics, including opposition leader Jess Wilson, have dismissed the reshuffle as merely a superficial change. The new cabinet includes four backbenchers, with some facing scrutiny due to their past affiliations. Allan's government also confronts significant legislative challenges, including a recent High Court ruling that scrapped election donation laws, prompting her to expedite new legislation. Additionally, the fallout from a refinery fire in Geelong adds to the state's fuel supply pressures, complicating Allan's efforts to maintain stability and public trust in her administration.