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Queensland minister quits frontbench citing harassment, threats

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
October 23, 2026 • 12:25 AM
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The embattled minister said the attack on Helen Haines prompted her to look after her health and wellbeing.

Queensland minister quits frontbench citing harassment, threats

Queensland Child Safety Minister Amanda Camm has stepped down from cabinet, citing health issues and what she says has been a year of harassment, bullying and threats in her role.

Camm said she was quitting the frontbench to prioritise her health, after undergoing major surgery. She returned to parliament two weeks ago, after taking six weeks of medical leave.

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