Embattled Queensland LNP leader Tim Nicholls has the backing of one of his party’s most senior federal members as he battles to keep his job on the back of a disappointing election result.

Attorney-General George Brandis, who was last year caught on an open mic labelling his state colleagues “very, very mediocre”, dismissed calls for Mr Nicholls’ resignation.

Tim Nicholls and George Brandis campaigning in Ascot on election day. Credit:AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy.

Speaking on ABC Radio Brisbane on Wednesday, Senator Brandis said senior members of the LNP needed to “look at these state election results and do some very careful thinking about the future”.

It was an echo of his previous comments, two days on from election day, that “everyone who was involved in this campaign needs to have a very honest look at themselves, rather than trying to put all the blame on one person."