Cameron Caldwell (politician)

Cameron Mackenzie Caldwell (born 1979) is an Australian solicitor who was the Liberal National Party of Queensland (LNP) candidate for the seat of Broadwater in the 2012 Queensland State election until he was disendorsed when he confirmed he had attended a Gold Coast swingers' club.

He was pre-selected for the electorate of Broadwater on 17 January 2012. Since then, Caldwell has been labelled "Can Do Cam" in honor of former Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor Campbell "Can Do" Newman along with Caldwell's go-getting attitude in life and business.

Early life
Born in Mount Isa to parents Warwick Caldwell and Therese Caldwell. Caldwell is a fifth generation Queenslander - one of Caldwell's grandfathers was a coal miner and later a successful citrus farmer, the other a technical college teacher when he returned from the World War II. Caldwell was raised in Redcliffe, Brisbane where he attended De La Salle College, Redcliffe and Nudgee College. Whilst at Nudgee College, Caldwell excelled in Legal Studies and public speaking - competing in oratory competitions. In 1996, he completed year 12 as a prefect. Caldwell is passionate about activity and sports - he witnessed Nudgee College battle in various sports such as Track and Field, Cricket, Rugby Union and Tennis - Caldwell participated in Rugby Union, Cricket and Tennis - in the Great Public Schools Association of Queensland Inc. (GPS). Caldwell completed university studies at the Queensland University of Technology where he gained a Bachelor of Science/Law. He is a qualified solicitor, admitted in January 2003.

Caldwell Solicitors
After relocating to the Gold Coast in 2003 and working in a law practice for 3 years, he started his own practice in Hope Island, Queensland in 2006 - Caldwell Solicitors expanded to Robina, Gold Coast in July 2008. The firm employs more than a dozen staff.

Queensland State Election 2012
Due to the resignation of Richard Towson (13 January 2012), Caldwell sought and won pre-selection on 17 January 2012 for the Queensland Election that took place 24 March 2012. Caldwell had previously been apart of numerous Local/State/Federal campaigns supporting other Liberal/National candidates.

Personal
Cameron Caldwell lives on the Gold Coast of Queensland with wife Caralee and their three children Levi, Riley and Mackenzie.

Personal life and family
Caldwell lives on the Gold Coast wife Caralee and their three children, Levi, Riley and Mackenzie.