Amanda Stoker has been appointed Queensland's Minister for Domestic and Family Violence and Child Safety, replacing Amanda Camm. Stoker acknowledged the challenges ahead in a troubled ministry, citing the vulnerability of those affected. She previously served as a federal senator and won the state seat of Oodgeroo in 2022. Camm resigned citing health concerns and safety fears. Recent data showed a 60% increase in child deaths known to safety authorities, and a $183 million IT system rollout failed, leaving officers without vital information.
Oodgeroo MP Amanda Stoker has been appointed Queensland's new child safety and domestic and family violence minister. She replaces Amanda Camm, who stepped down from the portfolio this week, saying it was her decision. Stoker will also take on the families, seniors and disability services portfolios. The change is the first to the government's frontbench since David Crisafulli came to power in 2024. Camm had returned from six weeks of sick leave a fortnight earlier, and said her recovery was ongoing.
Queensland MP Amanda Camm is set to resign as minister, with Premier David Crisafulli due to address media on Friday morning. Ms Camm has faced months of scrutiny over her handling of the domestic and family violence portfolio, as well as child safety failures. These include a rise in the number of children known to child safety who died, and a bungled $183 million IT system rollout. Her resignation will trigger the first reshuffle of the Crisafulli government. The opposition has repeatedly called for her to be sacked.
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Queensland MP Amanda Camm is set to resign as minister, with Premier David Crisafulli due to address media on Friday morning. Ms Camm has faced months of scrutiny over her handling of the domestic and family violence portfolio, as well as child safety failures. These include a rise in the number of children known to child safety who died, and a bungled $183 million IT system rollout. Her resignation will trigger the first reshuffle of the Crisafulli government. The opposition has repeatedly called for her to be sacked.
Queensland MP Amanda Camm has announced she will step down as the state's child safety and domestic and family violence minister. Ms Camm said her recovery from major surgery is ongoing and that the role's stresses and workload would not help it. She said she stands by her record, though she did not commit to contesting her seat at the next election. Premier David Crisafulli has not yet named a successor. Opposition leader Steven Miles said the replacement's choice would show whether the portfolio is a priority for the government.
