Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls has refused to acknowledge claims he cut $14 million out of drug and alcohol services while treasurer under the former Campbell Newman LNP government.

New drug rehab centres in regional Queensland are at the centre of the LNP’s $52 million plan to tackle the scourge of ice.

Queensland Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls announced that the LNP, if elected, will invest $52 million in a plan tackle the use of the drug Ice. Credit:AAP

From the very marginal electorate of Toowoomba North, held by the LNP’s Trevor Watts by 1.6 per cent, Mr Nicholls announced an action plan including more policing resources, public awareness and prevention.

Labor Health Minister Cameron Dick said Mr Nicholls cut $14 million out of drug and alcohol services while treasurer under the former LNP government, forcing 20 staff members out of agencies like Drug Arm, Boystown and the Alcohol and Drug Foundation of Queensland.