The 30-year-old constable from Brisbane allegedly committed the offences both on and off duty.

The 30-year-old constable from Brisbane allegedly committed the offences both on and off duty.

Crisafulli is expected to lock-in a new child safety minister before parliament sits next week.

Crisafulli is expected to lock-in a new child safety minister before parliament sits next week.

A new dangerous dog declaration, under state laws, is now proposed and would incur larger penalties.

A new dangerous dog declaration, under state laws, is now proposed and would incur larger penalties.

The Deputy Premier has taken a swipe at US President Donald Trump while announcing an overhaul of the South Bank Parklands that will include a new lagoon.

The Deputy Premier has taken a swipe at US President Donald Trump while announcing an overhaul of the South Bank Parklands that will include a new lagoon.

Police were called to the office after a woman allegedly behaved in a threatening manner towards staff.

Police were called to the office after a woman allegedly behaved in a threatening manner towards staff.

Camm, who resigned following months of pressure over her handling of state’s child safety system, cited Helen Haines attack as reason for departure

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The Queensland minister Amanda Camm has resigned from cabinet following months of pressure over the state government’s handling of the child safety system and efforts to prevent domestic and family violence.

Camm told reporters on Friday the decision to step down was “mine alone”.

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© Photograph: Darren England/AAP

© Photograph: Darren England/AAP

© Photograph: Darren England/AAP

Amanda Camm insisted the decision to step down was due to her health, but it followed a spate of highly publicised incidents.

Amanda Camm insisted the decision to step down was due to her health, but it followed a spate of highly publicised incidents.

With up to 250 millimetres of rain bucketing on south-east Queensland in a day, the region’s wet weather will go out with a bang.

With up to 250 millimetres of rain bucketing on south-east Queensland in a day, the region’s wet weather will go out with a bang.