Ex-federal senator becomes Queensland family violence minister
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 06:09 · Archive
Amanda Stoker, a former federal senator, has replaced Amanda Camm as Queensland's Minister for Domestic and Family Violence and Child Safety.
Amanda Stoker has been sworn in as Queensland's Minister for Domestic and Family Violence and Child Safety on Saturday, replacing Amanda Camm. Ms Camm, the MP for Whitsunday, resigned on Friday after returning from six weeks of medical leave. She cited concerns for her health and fears for her personal safety, saying she had been the target of threats and harassment.
Ms Stoker previously served as a Queensland Senator from 2018 to 2022 under Scott Morrison's government, holding the roles of Assistant Minister for Women and Industrial Relations and Assistant to the Attorney-General. After being relegated to third spot on the Queensland Senate voting ticket, she lost her seat to the Greens in the 2022 federal election. She then transitioned to state politics, winning the state seat of Oodgeroo in Brisbane's outer southeast.
As a federal senator, Ms Stoker was outspoken on abortion and frequently addressed pro-life rallies. In April 2022, she said: 'In my mind, there is absolutely no conflict possible between supporting women and supporting the most vulnerable people in our community.'
How it is being reported
- Ex-federal senator replaces family violence ministerA staunch conservative aligned with the religious right has been promoted from the backbench after the resignation of an embattled minister.The West Australian · 24 Oct, 05:24
- Ex-federal senator replaces family violence ministerA staunch conservative aligned with the religious right has been promoted from the backbench after the resignation of an embattled minister.Perth Now · 24 Oct, 05:24
In this story: Amanda Stoker · Amanda Camm · Queensland · Helen Haines · David Crisafulli · Scott Morrison
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