Queensland Minister for Domestic and Family Violence Resigns Amid Scrutiny and Safety Concerns

Queensland's minister for domestic and family violence and child safety, Amanda Camm, has resigned from her position, citing personal health issues and concerns for safety following alleged threats and harassment.

Camm announced her decision on Friday, stating it was her own choice to relinquish the portfolio. She highlighted the recent alleged attack on federal independent MP Helen Haines, who lost both her legs after being struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, as a catalyst for her decision. Camm stated that the incident underscored the importance of taking personal health, safety, and well-being for public figures seriously.

"Public scrutiny and accountability are essential to democracy and to our institutions; harassment, threats, bullying, and personal vilification are not," Camm said. "And for the past year, this has been my experience."

Her resignation comes after months of scrutiny regarding her performance and the handling of her department, which has faced significant challenges. Data released in September showed a nearly 60% increase in the deaths of children known to child safety authorities in Queensland over the past year. In June, reports emerged of children in state care sleeping on mattresses in government offices. A $183 million IT system rollout also encountered significant issues, hindering child safety officers' access to critical information.

Additionally, domestic and family violence services saw a $38.5 million cut in the state budget. Dee Spink, assistant secretary for the Together Union, stated that Queensland's child safety system had been under-resourced and mismanaged for too long.

Camm had previously taken six weeks of medical leave, speaking about her battle with chronic migraines. Her personal life also drew attention earlier in 2026 when her extramarital relationship with Olympics and Paralympics minister Tim Mander became public, leading to a brief stepping down for Mander amid an electoral commission investigation.

While Camm will continue to serve as the Member for Whitsunday, she did not commit to seeking re-election at the next state poll, due by October 2028. Premier David Crisafulli stated that an announcement regarding her replacement would be made soon and denied forcing her resignation, suggesting she had inherited a "broken system."

The opposition had repeatedly called for Camm's dismissal. Opposition Leader Steven Miles criticized the premier for not acting sooner, stating Crisafulli was failing to acknowledge government failures in child safety.

Separately, the electorate office of federal minister Anika Wells was temporarily closed following an incident on Wednesday, leading to the arrest and charging of a 47-year-old woman with public nuisance.