Amanda Stoker to replace Amanda Camm as child safety and DV minister
Child Safety Minister Amanda Camm announced she would be standing down this week because of health challenges.
Amanda Stoker will assume the role of Queensland's new child safety and family and domestic violence minister, replacing embattled former minister Amanda Camm. Ms Stoker, who previously served as the assistant minister for finance, trade, employment, and training, takes on the additional portfolios of families, seniors, and disability services, which were previously held by Ms Camm.
This marks the first significant change in Queensland's government ministry since its formation two years ago, following the ascension to power of David Crisafulli in 2024. Ms Camm announced her decision to step down on Thursday, citing ongoing recovery after undergoing significant surgery and the ongoing stresses and workload associated with her ministerial responsibilities.
She did not indicate whether she would seek re-election to her seat in the upcoming election. The move comes after Ms Camm returned from a six-week sick leave, having undergone major surgery recently. The Whitsunday MP has been under intense scrutiny in recent months, including concerns about children in residential care sleeping on floors in child safety offices and cuts to the domestic violence prevention sector in the latest state budget.
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