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IN PARLIAMENT
Speeches & Ministerial Statements
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Ministerial Statement - Queensland Protection Commission
The Crisafulli Government has delivered nation-leading reforms to strengthen Queensland's child safeguarding systems, with the Queensland Protection Commission Bill 2026 passing Parliament, fixing failures from the former Labor Government identified in the landmark In Plain Sight report.
Queensland Protection Commission Bill - Speech to Parliament
Amanda Camm addresses stronger safeguards for children and vulnerable people, information sharing and oversight during debate on the Queensland Protection Commission Bill.
Ministerial Statement - Disaster Recovery Funding and Child Safety
Amanda Camm addressed disaster recovery funding arrangements and provided an update on Queensland’s child safety system and residential care figures.
September 2026 Newsletter
September brought progress on local roads, new opportunities and plenty to celebrate across our region. Our community came together for sport, storytelling, fundraising and remembrance.
August 2026 Newsletter
August was a wonderful month filled with community connection, local celebrations and plenty of memorable moments across the electorate.
Ministerial Statement - Crime and Bail Laws
Amanda Camm addressed proposed bail law reforms and community safety measures, and advised Parliament of her upcoming absence.
Age of Criminal Responsibility and Bail Laws - Speech to Parliament
Amanda Camm spoke during a parliamentary motion on the age of criminal responsibility and bail laws, discussing community safety and the government’s approach to justice reforms.
Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce - Speech to Parliament
Amanda Camm contributed to a parliamentary motion on the Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce progress report, addressing the government’s response and domestic and family violence measures.
Ministerial Statement - Child Protection
Amanda Camm spoke about child protection reforms and the proposed Queensland Protection Commission, including improved information sharing and safeguards.
Budget Estimates and Community Services - Speech to Parliament
Amanda Camm spoke on the Appropriation Bills and the Education, Arts and Communities Committee estimates report, addressing investment and reform across her portfolios.
July 2026 Newsletter
July has been another busy and rewarding month across the Whitsunday electorate, with plenty to celebrate and important progress for our communities.
June 2026 Newsletter
Read June’s community update and State Budget overview, with local investment and news from across the Whitsunday electorate.
Budget and Cost-of-Living Relief - Speech to Parliament
Amanda Camm contributed to debate on the Appropriation Bills and cost-of-living relief legislation, discussing frontline services, community safety and support for Queenslanders.
Ministerial Statement - Budget and the Child Safety System
Amanda Camm outlined budget investment in child safety reform, frontline services, domestic and family violence responses and community support.
May 2026 Newsletter
Welcome to winter in the Whitsundays - arguably the most beautiful time of year, with clear skies, cooler mornings and plenty happening across our region.
Whitsunday Tourism and Proserpine Fire Station - Speech to Parliament
Amanda Camm’s private member’s statement highlighted Whitsunday tourism, the Whitsunday Skyway project and the Proserpine Fire and Rescue Station.
Ministerial Statement - Child Safety Commission of Inquiry Report
Amanda Camm addressed the Child Safety Commission of Inquiry report and the need to strengthen Queensland’s child safety system.
Child Safety Commission of Inquiry - Speech to Parliament
Amanda Camm contributed to a parliamentary motion on the Child Safety Commission of Inquiry and the need for reform of Queensland’s child safety system.
Ministerial Statement - Domestic and Family Violence
Amanda Camm provided an update on domestic and family violence services, including HOPE Hubs, crisis responses and support for victim-survivors.
Register of Members’ Interests - Speech to Parliament
Amanda Camm made an adjournment statement concerning her Register of Members’ Interests and the arrangements relating to her responsibilities as a carer and minister.