Embattled Queensland minister resigns from cabinet

Updated October 23, 2026 — 9:58am,first published 9:39amQueensland MP Amanda Camm has stepped down as a cabinet frontbencher.The member for Whitsunday held two portfolios, standing as Families, Seniors and Disability Services Minister, and Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Minister.Amanda Camm had been under fire in recent months and under mounting pressure to step down. Courtney KrukShortly after 8am on Friday, the ABC reported Camm would no longer act in those roles.Her resignation is expected to force a cabinet reshuffle in the Crisafulli LNP government.And in September, reports revealed the group said to have taken up the work of a dumped domestic violence reform oversight office had not given Camm any progress update in the 16 months since it was set up.Camm was caught in a public grilling when her undeclared romantic relationship with Sport Minister Tim Mander was brought to light earlier this year.Questions centred on whether the pair had fulfilled their obligations to report any conflicts of interest and adhere to the parliamentary code of conduct.The extramarital affair was again scrutinised when the Australian Federal Police investigated reports Mander had not been living at his declared address – which had been the home he shared with his wife Gayle, before their marriage ended in April 2025.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.From our partners