Sounds like a good idea to me

I think Bob Katter proposed this idea years ago - create a border around Brisbane and classify the rest as Regional Queensland. My concern is having too many politicians.

Discussion about making Cairns the capital was had 30 years ago, but a standalone state might struggle without a strong economy like the South. Deb Taylor

Yes, the FNQ often receives insufficient funding for our essential services and infrastructure. William Foster

Add in the southeast corner, below Gympie and up in the mountains, make sure the southwest connects with Central Queensland, North Queensland, and Far North Queensland. They all get beat by the southeast corner too!!