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Queensland child safety minister Amanda Camm resigns from cabinet
Queensland Child Safety Minister Amanda Camm has resigned from cabinet, leaving the state government’s frontbench.
Camm said her health was the reason for her decision and insisted she was not pushed out.
Her departure comes amid scrutiny over her relationship with fellow minister Tim Mander and reports about children in state care.
Camm also held the portfolios for domestic and family violence prevention, families, seniors and disability services.
Premier David Crisafulli said her departure was not performance-related and praised her work with vulnerable women and children.
He said a replacement would be announced shortly, but there would be no wider cabinet reshuffle.
Camm has not said whether she will seek re-election in Whitsunday, saying she would focus on her health.
Queensland Child Safety Minister Amanda Camm has resigned from cabinet, saying her decision was her own.
Camm said her ongoing recovery from major surgery and the demands of ministerial office contributed to her decision.
She also cited the recent attack on Victorian MP Helen Haines and concerns about personal safety.
Camm has faced months of scrutiny over child safety and domestic violence issues, as well as her relationship with fellow minister Tim Mander.
Premier David Crisafulli said Camm would be replaced, but did not name her successor.
- Who
- Amanda Camm, Queensland’s child safety and domestic and family violence minister, resigned from cabinet.
- What
- She announced she would step down from her ministerial roles.
- When
- She told Premier David Crisafulli of her decision late on Thursday; the articles were published on October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Queensland.
- Why
- Camm said her health and the pressures of the role contributed to her decision.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Camm was elected to the Whitsunday seat.
Camm became a minister after the LNP took power.
A Commission of Inquiry into Queensland’s Child Safety System was handed down and made 52 recommendations.
Camm told Crisafulli she had decided to resign from cabinet.
Camm’s resignation was reported by ABC Australia and SMH.
- Portfolio
- Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence
- Electorate
- Whitsunday
- Premier
- David Crisafulli
- Surgery leave
- Six weeks
- Inquiry recommendations
- 52
- Replacement
- Not named in the articles
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What people are saying
Harassment, threats, bullying and personal vilification are not. And for the past year this has been my experience.
I don’t get second chances with my health.
I constantly saw her put the concerns of vulnerable women and children above all else.
That changes lives. That might be the phone call that gives somebody the courage to get out of a situation.