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Speeches & Ministerial Statements
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Camm’s concerns re the Enviro Protection Amendment Bill
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP discusses issues surrounding an Environmental Protection Amendment Bill.
Commercial fishermen say Queensland Government has stopped listening
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP and Shadow Minister for Fisheries Tony Perrott MP met with Whitsunday fishers to discuss issues and challenges facing the industry.
Congratulations Cheryl Raiteri on 50 years of service
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP congratulates Cheryl Raiteri on 50 years of service to Girl Guides.
MP calls out Whitsunday youth funding cuts
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP has slammed the Palaszczuk Labor Government over cuts to youth funding in the Whitsundays since Labor came into power in Queensland in 2015.
Member for Whitsunday welcomes breach of bail laws
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP welcomes new breach of bail legislation for children, and calls for more funding for at-risk youth in the Mackay region.
Member for Whitsunday welcomes island report
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP welcomes the findings and recommendations of a report into Queensland islands.
From child protection to court: Why youth services need funding
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP speaks in Queensland Parliament about new breach of bail legislation and matters surrounding juvenile crime.
Thank-you to our SES superstar, Suzanne Connors
Amanda Camm MP’s speech to Queensland Parliament on the wonderful work of women in the Mackay and Whitsunday regions, in particular the contribution of long-term SES member Suzanne Connors.
Child Protection: More failures of government
Amanda Camm MP’s speech to Queensland Parliament on the continued failure of the government to adequately protect vulnerable children in Queensland.
Quick! Funding up for grabs
Applications are closing today and tomorrow for two sporting grants, and there's a new manufacturing grant available for Mackay and Whitsunday businesses.
Leading the way in 2023
School captains are officially inducted, and we welcome some new additions to our community.
Combating coercive control
Amanda Camm MP’s speech to Queensland Parliament regarding the Domestic and Family Violence Protection (Combating Coercive Control) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022.
Congratulations to Mackay Regional Citizen of the Year
Amanda Camm MP’s speech to Queensland Parliament congratulating Mackay Regional Citizen of the Year Sgt Nigel Dalton.
Remembering Shandee Blackburn
Amanda Camm MP’s speech to Queensland Parliament 10 years after the brutal murder of 23-year-old Shandee Blackburn in Mackay.
How will you celebrate Australia Day?
? Join one of the many community events being held across Mackay and the Whitsundays on January 26.
Sleigh what?!
?! It's a wrap for 2022 already? In what seems like the blink of an eye, Christmas is upon us. I hope your festive season is brimming with love and laughter.
How you can help save North Wall Beach
The iconic surf beach at Mackay Harbour is under threat and I encourage you to have your say through a submission to TMR.
Response to child deaths report
Amanda Camm MP responds to the ‘Deaths of children and young people in Queensland 2021-22’ report, released on December 8, 2022.