Queensland Sports Minister Tim Mander has returned to Cabinet after the Australian Federal Police (AFP) finalised an investigation into allegations concerning his electoral enrolment and found no evidence of a criminal offence. Mander resumed his role as Minister for Sport, Racing, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games following the conclusion of the investigation.
Mander stepped aside from his ministerial responsibilities in May 2026 after the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) referred questions about his electoral enrolment to the AFP. The matter related to whether he met residential requirements for the address at which he was enrolled to vote in Arana Hills, north-west of Brisbane.
The AFP confirmed it had completed its inquiries and determined that no offence had been established, bringing the investigation to a close. Mander said the outcome vindicated his long-standing position that he had done nothing wrong and described the investigation as personally difficult for him and his family.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli welcomed Mander's return to Cabinet, saying the investigation had run its course and the allegations had been disproved. The Premier confirmed Mander would immediately resume responsibility for the state's sport, racing and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games portfolios.
During a media conference, Mander declined to discuss specific details of his personal living arrangements or the evidence provided to investigators, stating he had fully cooperated with authorities throughout the process. He maintained that he had been transparent with investigators while also wishing to protect his family's privacy.
The temporary reshuffle saw Environment Minister Andrew Powell oversee Mander's portfolios while the investigation was underway. With the AFP matter now concluded, those responsibilities have returned to Mander.
The Opposition has continued to question aspects of the matter, while the government argues the AFP's findings demonstrate there was no basis for criminal action. The issue had attracted significant political attention because it involved a senior member of the Queensland Cabinet during preparations for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
