Amanda Stoker, the member for Oodgeroo, has been sworn in as Queensland's new child safety minister. The conservative backbencher takes over from Amanda Camm, who resigned from the role on Friday. Stoker had been widely tipped as the likely replacement well before Camm stepped down. She built her political career in federal parliament as a senator before moving into Queensland state politics. The portfolio she now holds deals with the protection of children at risk, a job watched closely by the public and advocacy groups. Camm's exit left a vacancy at the cabinet table, and the swearing-in closes it quickly. Stoker's return to ministerial office restores an experienced conservative to a senior post.