Should Queensland split into 2 smaller states?

The idea of splitting the state in two is not new, with the idea of north Queensland breaking away often discussed. However, Mr Bates wants a new state from just north of Gympie, including Gladstone, to be formed. The 65-year-old has been coming to Queensland for holidays for more than 10 years. read more

Some of the reasons why you would consider splitting one large state into two or more smaller states include: 1. You believe that the economic growth of the separate states will be greater than they would otherwise achieve as a single state. read more

QLD split is more complicated and therefor has an even smaller chance. Alert moderator. Machiavelli's Cat: 29 Mar 2016 11:52:58am. Nonsense, there is provision in the Constitution for the splitting of a State into 2 States. This was originally included because of S.Queensland and N.Queensland. There is no provision for a State to leave the Federation. read more

Queensland Parliament has voted against the idea of splitting the state in two, with the LNP joining with Labor to defeat the motion 82 to 3. Katter's Australian Party (KAP) moved the motion in the House, arguing mining royalties derived in the north were not being spent there. read more