The Liberal National Party (LNP) says a TV advertisement promoting the Newman Government was run without its knowledge, a mistake Labor says breaches the code of conduct.

The Queensland Government's code prohibits advertising within six months of the scheduled date for an election unless there is an urgent emerging issue.

Labor spokeswoman Jackie Trad said she saw the Queensland Health advertisement about surgery waiting lists on television last night.

"They are running ads about this policy in the middle of a state election campaign," she said.

"They are nothing but political.

"This is not right, this is an abuse of taxpayer funds, and the LNP Government is just breaching its own rules."

The LNP said the commercial was broadcast in a "bonus spot" by one television network on Wednesday.

It said government advertising subject to guidelines was cancelled prior to the Premier calling the election for January 31.

"This incurred no cost to taxpayers and the broadcaster is now aware of the error," the LNP said in a statement.

"Other TV networks have been instructed to ensure similar incidents do not occur."