Queensland minister Amanda Camm resigns from cabinet

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 08:44 · Archive

Queensland minister Amanda Camm has resigned from cabinet citing health issues and safety concerns.

Amanda Camm, Queensland's minister for child safety and domestic and family violence, has resigned from cabinet. She told reporters on Friday the decision was 'mine alone'. She cited health and safety reasons, saying her recovery from a recent surgical procedure would be 'ongoing' and incompatible with ministerial workload and stress. She also referenced the alleged attack on federal independent MP Helen Haines, who lost both legs after being hit by a car outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria. Camm said she had experienced harassment, threats, bullying and vilification over the past year, and that the incident involving Haines had reinforced the importance of taking personal safety seriously for those in public life.

Camm had taken six weeks of medical leave before resigning. She said it would be unfair to the Queensland government to take further leave while unable to fully perform her duties. A replacement was expected to be announced later on Friday.

Camm had faced sustained pressure over her department's handling of the child safety system. Her relationship with sports and Olympics minister Tim Mander had also placed both under scrutiny. The government came under fire over claims that children in state care had slept on office floors, which child protection workers linked to government policies including cancellation of contracts to residential care providers.

How it is being reported

• Embattled minister for domestic and family violence quits after alleged attack on MP Helen HainesAmanda Camm, Queensland's minister for domestic and family violence and child safety, has faced months of scrutiny over her performance.Daily Mail · 23 Oct, 08:30
• Embattled QLD Mininster Amanda Camm quits Crisafulli frontbench citing health and safety reasonsCamm, who resigned following months of pressure over her handling of state’s child safety system, cited Helen Haines attack as reason for departure Queensland minister Amanda Camm has resigned from cabinet following months of pressure over the state government’s handling of the child safety system and efforts to prevent domestic and family violence. Camm told reporters on Friday the decision to step down was “mine alone”. Continue reading...Guardian World · 23 Oct, 02:22

In this story: Amanda Camm · Queensland · Helen Haines · Tim Mander · David Crisafulli · Anika Wells · Victoria

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