Queensland’s Olympics Minister, Tim Mander, has stepped down from his frontbench role while the Australian Federal Police investigate a referral from the electoral commission.

The probe centres on whether Mander was falsely enrolled at the residential address of one of his staff members, raising potential breaches of electoral law.

The minister’s resignation adds to the mounting challenges facing Premier David Crisafulli’s Liberal-National Party government, which has recently been under scrutiny over integrity and accountability issues.While the investigation is ongoing, Mander will not perform his ministerial duties, leaving the portfolio temporarily vacant.

This development underscores the increasing focus on transparency and compliance in Queensland politics and signals that authorities are taking allegations of electoral misconduct seriously.The AFP’s involvement highlights the seriousness of the matter, and further outcomes will depend on the results of the ongoing inquiry.The political implications may be significant for the state government, with potential impacts on public trust and party stability.