The son of former Queensland premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen has resigned from the Liberal National Party (LNP), and will run in the federal election for the Palmer United Party (PUP).

John Bjelke-Petersen says he is disgusted by the State Government's lack of support for regional Queensland.

Mr Bjelke-Petersen says the LNP has lost its way and is no longer representing rural areas.

He raised similar concerns last year, and said he would challenge Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney for LNP preselection in the central Queensland seat of Callide.

However, Mr Bjelke-Petersen has now quit altogether.

He says the government is not working for all Queenslanders.

"One of the first things they did - they're going ahead and building a building to themselves," he said.

"They say we've got to accept pain at this point in time - yet they can look after themselves and that's not the way politics should be."

However, LNP state director Brad Henderson denies the resignation of Mr Bjelke-Petersen is a blow to the party.

Mr Henderson says it is Labor that has neglected the bush.

"He's taken his decision and that's his prerogative," he said.

"We're focused on changing the government in Canberra and we're focused on rebuilding the economy.

"We're focusing on fixing the neglect and the destruction that the Gillard Government's caused in regional Queensland."

Palmer's party

Mr Bjelke-Petersen has since announced he will contest the southern Queensland seat of Maranoa for the Palmer United Party.

Bruce Scott holds the seat for the LNP.

Mr Bjelke-Petersen admits he is not sure how his father's legacy will influence voters at September's federal poll.

"Obviously time will tell," Mr Bjelke-Petersen said.

"We've put out a plan for the country and the people of Maranoa.

"We need rural and regional Queensland to get a better deal and I believe the Palmer United Party is the way to go."

