Queensland's child safety and domestic violence minister Amanda Camm to step down
Queensland's Minister for Child Safety and Domestic Violence, Amanda Camm, has announced her resignation from the cabinet. Camm cited ongoing health recovery and the high-stress nature of the role as primary reasons for her departure.
Why it matters
The resignation triggers a cabinet reshuffle for the Queensland government and highlights the intense public and political pressure faced by ministers in high-stakes social portfolios.
Amanda Camm is stepping down as minister for child safety and the prevention of domestic and family violence. ( ABC News )
Amanda Camm, Queensland's child safety and domestic and family violence minister has confirmed she will step down from the role.
The Whitsunday MP has faced months of scrutiny over a range of topics that fall under her portfolio.
The ABC understands her resignation will trigger a mini reshuffle in Queensland's cabinet.
Link copied Share Share article Embattled frontbencher Amanda Camm has announced she will step down as Queensland's child safety and domestic and family violence minister.
The Whitsunday MP has faced months of intense scrutiny, including over children in residential care sleeping on the floor of child safety offices, and cuts to the DFV prevention sector in the latest state budget.
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