News from Whitsunday and beyond
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.
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.
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.
Amanda Camm MP calls out Environment Minister
Amanda Camm MP said she was not against hydro energy but opposed Queensland Labor’s steam-roller approach to introducing the Pioneer Burdekin Hydro Scheme.
Failure to consult on Shute Harbour boat ramp
Amanda Camm MP’s speech to Queensland Parliament regarding safety issues resulting from TMR’s failure to consult on the Shute Harbour Boat Ramp.
Safety issues at Knobels Road
Amanda Camm MP’s speech to Queensland Parliament regarding safety issues resulting from TMR’s failure to consult on works at Knobels Road.
‘No’ to resumption of North Wall Beach
Amanda Camm MP’s speech to Queensland Parliament regarding TMR’s failure to consult with residents on the possible resumption of North Wall Beach.
‘MP’s fight for mandatory seafood labelling’
Under the proposed policy, cafes, restaurants and other dining outlets would be required to disclose to consumers the origin of any seafood they serve.
Prepare to be bowled over by club works
Proserpine Bowls Club is on a mission to modernise its clubhouse and is getting the ball rolling with more than $29,000 in grant funding.
Cannonvale residents: Have your say on fire station site
The Cannonvale community has raised significant concerns in regard to the proposed new fire station site and I share these concerns.
Mandatory Seafood Labelling
Amanda Camm MP’s speech in support of the Food (Labelling of Seafood) Amendment Bill, which seeks to mandate country-of-origin labelling of seafood sold at dining outlets.
Condolences: Queen Elizabeth II
Amanda Camm MP offers condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and reflects on Her Majesty’s influence on the Mackay and Whitsunday region.
Spanish Mackerel Fishing Industry Needs Certainty
The Member for Whitsunday, Amanda Camm MP, is calling on the Queensland Government to provide certainty to the Spanish Mackerel fishing industry.