Queensland Sport and Olympics Minister Tim Mander stands down from his cabinet role amid an ongoing election-related scandal. Multiple outlets report that Mander has stepped aside from his ministerial position, with some describing his departure as a quit or resignation. The reports say the matter involves a scandal that has been referred to federal police for investigation. While the coverage does not provide detailed allegations in the excerpts, it is consistent that the situation has escalated beyond the state level and is now subject to external law-enforcement scrutiny. The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and the Brisbane Times all characterize the action as a stand-down from cabinet, indicating Mander’s immediate removal from his official duties. The West Australian similarly reports his sudden exit from the role, linking it to the scandal and the referral to federal police. Together, the accounts describe the same sequence: Mander departs the ministerial position, and authorities move toward a formal federal investigation.