A controversial state government-backed proposal to build 3600 apartments over the top of protected wetlands near the North Stradbroke Island ferry departure point at Cleveland, also known as Toondah Harbour, has the potential to damage the Palaszczuk government's integrity in the lead-up to the next state election.

The proposal raises questions about publicly owned assets, political donations, protection of Moreton Bay, and the use of Newman government 'Priority Development Area' legislation. Before it was elected Labor attacked the Newman/Seeney PDA law empowering the deputy premier as "an outrageous abuse and concentration of power", accusing the LNP of wanting to give away assets "to its developer mates".

The latest concept plans for the Walker Group's Toondah Harbour project.

The developer and primary beneficiary of the Moreton Bay scheme, the Walker Corporation, has a history of making large donations to the ALP, including in New South Wales when it was lawful.

Queensland voters oppose the sale of public assets. How will they view the Palaszczuk government's plan to give away publicly owned land and protected wetlands on Brisbane's doorstep to a donor developer? Labor plans to allow Walker Corp to dredge and "reclaim" over 40 hectares/100 acres of Moreton Bay and construct 10-storey apartment buildings and a 400-berth marina. An estimated population of 7000 to 10,000 people is larger than most Queensland towns.