The Queensland opposition has accused the Liberal National Party (LNP) government of an 'integrity crisis' following revelations of an alleged undisclosed affair between two ministers. Olympic Games minister Tim Mander and child safety minister Amanda Camm have both issued statements denying they were in a relationship when sworn into office in late 2024.
According to their statements, the pair began a 'personal relationship' in June 2023 while the LNP was in opposition, which ended in May 2024. They claim they were 'categorically not in a relationship' when appointed ministers. Mander stated that after separating from his wife in April 2025, he and Camm 'reconnected' in June 2025 and resumed their relationship, prompting him to seek advice from the Integrity Commissioner and make necessary declarations.
However, a letter from Mander's sister-in-law to Premier David Crisafulli, seen by Guardian Australia, claims the relationship had been ongoing for at least two years prior to July 2025. This would imply an undeclared relationship for about eight months while both were ministers. During this period, the government moved the 2032 Olympic sailing from Mander's portfolio area to Camm's electorate.
Deputy opposition leader Cameron Dick criticised the timeline as 'too convenient', comparing it to the on-again, off-again relationship of Ross and Rachel from the TV show Friends. He called on the premier to release integrity advice and conflict of interest management plans. However, political commentator Paul Williams warned that Labor's attack may backfire, noting that voters are more concerned with housing and cost-of-living issues than a private relationship.
