Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has ruled out a policy to divide North and South Queensland put forward by Katter's Australian Party. KAP pushed for a referendum to be held six months after the election to determine whether North Queensland should be split into its own state. Asked whether she would support the move – with polling showing a majority of North Queenslanders in favour – Ms Frecklington said “it is a no”.
“When I first became the leader of the Liberal National Party I stood up and I said I want to be a premier for all of Queensland. I want to bridge the divide between the south east and regional Queensland,” she said. “The best way, the best way to save North Queensland is to vote for the LNP.” Meanwhile, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has reiterated Queensland Labor will not be doing any deals with other parties ahead of the October 31 election.
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DebFrecklington The country is already divided. What a crazy idea!
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