Billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer is urging disgruntled Queensland Government MPs not to quit the Liberal National Party (LNP), saying Premier Campbell Newman should go instead.
The LNP will meet in Brisbane today to prepare for what is likely to be a fiery last week of State Parliament.
Condamine MP Ray Hopper caught everyone by surprise yesterday by announcing his defection to Katter's Australian Party.
Mr Hopper says at least eight other MPs are disgruntled and four have indicated they are likely follow his lead.
He says bad decisions on mining, the party's leadership, and Mr Palmer's resignation last week pushed him over the edge.
