John Bjelke-Petersen Credit:Paul Harris

Last month, the party announced he would take on Mr Seeney in Callide.

Federal party leader, and namesake, Clive Palmer, had said previously he was looking for a "strong character" to lead the Queensland branch.

On Sunday he said Mr Bjelke-Petersen, who he described as a "man of integrity", was it.

"Mr Bjelke-Petersen is just the person the party needs, he is a real leader who will be able to deliver real results for all Queenslanders," he said.