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July has been another busy and rewarding month across the Whitsunday electorate, with plenty to celebrate and important progress for our communities.
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COMMUNITY UPDATES
Newsletters
Catch up on local news, community stories and updates from across the Whitsunday electorate.
Amanda Camm addressed disaster recovery funding arrangements and provided an update on Queensland’s child safety system and residential care figures.
Amanda Camm addressed proposed bail law reforms and community safety measures, and advised Parliament of her upcoming absence.
Amanda Camm spoke about child protection reforms and the proposed Queensland Protection Commission, including improved information sharing and safeguards.
Amanda Camm outlined budget investment in child safety reform, frontline services, domestic and family violence responses and community support.
Amanda Camm addressed the Child Safety Commission of Inquiry report and the need to strengthen Queensland’s child safety system.
Amanda Camm provided an update on domestic and family violence services, including HOPE Hubs, crisis responses and support for victim-survivors.
Amanda Camm discussed the federal budget and uncertainty facing Queenslanders with disability, their families and service providers.
Amanda Camm spoke about proposed federal changes to disability funding and services ahead of the federal budget.
Amanda Camm addressed federal disability service reforms and their implications for Queenslanders who rely on disability supports.
Amanda recently provided an update in Parliament on the Crisafulli Government’s reforms to Queensland’s out-of-home care system.
The reforms focus on reducing reliance on residential care and strengthening family-based options like foster and kinship care to deliver better outcomes for vulnerable children. Key initiatives include a professional foster care pilot, new SecureCare facilities, and changes to improve stability and support.
These reforms aim to ensure every child in care has the opportunity to feel safe, supported and thrive.
IN PARLIAMENT
Speeches & Ministerial Statements
Watch Amanda’s contributions in Parliament and read the official transcripts.
Amanda Camm addresses stronger safeguards for children and vulnerable people, information sharing and oversight during debate on the Queensland Protection Commission Bill.
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.
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.
Amanda Camm spoke on the Appropriation Bills and the Education, Arts and Communities Committee estimates report, addressing investment and reform across her portfolios.
Amanda Camm contributed to debate on the Appropriation Bills and cost-of-living relief legislation, discussing frontline services, community safety and support for Queenslanders.
Amanda Camm’s private member’s statement highlighted Whitsunday tourism, the Whitsunday Skyway project and the Proserpine Fire and Rescue Station.
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.
Amanda Camm made an adjournment statement concerning her Register of Members’ Interests and the arrangements relating to her responsibilities as a carer and minister.
Amanda Camm’s private member’s statement addressed Adult Crime, Adult Time legislation, fuel security and recognition of Mr R Allison.
Honouring Lorraine Bird
Amanda Camm MP recently spoke in Parliament to honour the life of former Member for Whitsunday, Lorraine Bird.
A trailblazer for women in Queensland politics, Lorraine was a passionate advocate for our region-championing local industries, community health, and the arts. Her legacy continues to shape the Whitsundays and the many women who have followed in her footsteps.
Amanda Camm MP delivered a Private Member’s Statement in Parliament recognising outstanding community contributions and paying tribute to three respected local women.
The statement congratulated Rebecca Cooper on her Australian Citizen of the Year recognition, acknowledged the life and advocacy of the late Bridgeen Doherty, and honoured the legacy of social justice and community development champion Dorne Wallace.
Amanda Camm MP addressed Parliament in support of landmark reforms to strengthen protections for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence across Queensland.
The speech highlighted the voices of victim-survivors and advocates, outlined new measures including police-issued protection directions and electronic monitoring of perpetrators, and reinforced the government’s commitment to holding offenders to account while improving safety outcomes for families.
As Minister, Amanda reaffirmed her focus on collaboration with police, frontline services and community organisations to ensure reforms deliver real protection, particularly for regional, rural and vulnerable Queenslanders.
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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.
Ministerial Statement - Crime and Bail Laws
Amanda Camm addressed proposed bail law reforms and community safety measures, and advised Parliament of her upcoming absence.
Ministerial Statement - Child Protection
Amanda Camm spoke about child protection reforms and the proposed Queensland Protection Commission, including improved information sharing and safeguards.
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.
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.
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.
Ministerial Statement - Federal Budget and Disability Services
Amanda Camm discussed the federal budget and uncertainty facing Queenslanders with disability, their families and service providers.
Ministerial Statement - Federal Budget and Disability Services
Amanda Camm spoke about proposed federal changes to disability funding and services ahead of the federal budget.
Ministerial Statement - Disability Services and Federal Reforms
Amanda Camm addressed federal disability service reforms and their implications for Queenslanders who rely on disability supports.
Ministerial Statement - Children out-of-home Care
Amanda recently provided an update in Parliament on the Crisafulli Government’s reforms to Queensland’s out-of-home care system.
The reforms focus on reducing reliance on residential care and strengthening family-based options like foster and kinship care to deliver better outcomes for vulnerable children. Key initiatives include a professional foster care pilot, new SecureCare facilities, and changes to improve stability and support.
These reforms aim to ensure every child in care has the opportunity to feel safe, supported and thrive.