"The ETU's political smear campaign has overlooked the truth.  The LNP position has been consistent and unwavering," Mr Nicholls said.

"Mr Newman and the LNP gave the union a clear and unequivocal answer.  It was the same statement he has been making publicly since becoming Leader of the LNP last year.

"This just goes to show the ETU will always back Labor, even though this tired, 20-year-old Labor government betrayed unions when it lied about not selling assets at the 2009 election.

"Ask the hundreds of workers who lost their jobs if the Bligh government can be trusted.

"Mr Newman is on the record in June, 2011 saying 'I'm not a fan of these privatisations and I make a commitment today that if we contemplated it we'd put that on the table prior to the election'. He re-iterated his strong position last December."

Mr Nicholls said Queenslanders cannot trust the blatant political spin of this Labor government or its union backers.

"The ETU knows that Labor has lied; Labor has sacked workers; Labor has broken promises.  Yet it still follows directions from Labor HQ in the run up to elections.

"ETU members won't forget the broken promises on asset sales, fuel tax and council elections. The ETU workers won't forget that the Bligh government is squeezing their family budgets for every dollar they can get to service the state's appalling debt.

"A CanDo LNP Government will work hard to restore honesty and accountability in government.

"It's time for a change. It's time to get Queensland back on track."

** ABC Radio, June 15, 2011
The Australian, June 16, 2011, "No asset sales without seeking voter approval, Campbell Newman pledges".
Brisbane Times, December 6, 201, "Higher pay in lean public service, Newman pledges".