Queensland senator Glenn Lazarus quits Palmer United Party

Palmer United Party Senator Glenn Lazarus has announced he is quitting the party.

The senator for Queensland will now serve as an independent.

The former rugby league international made the announcement in a statement on his Facebook page overnight.

"This was a difficult decision," he wrote.

"I have a different view of team work. Given this, I felt it best that I resign from the party and pursue my senate role as an independent senator."

He said he was determined to do his best in representing Queensland in the senate.

Mr Lazarus, who entered federal politics in 2013, thanked party leader Clive Palmer.

"I sincerely wish Clive and his family all the very best for the future," he said.

He added that he would miss working with his "esteemed colleague Senator Dio Wang".

Mr Lazarus's resignation comes after Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie defected from PUP following a dispute with Mr Palmer last year.

His decision will further weaken the PUP's voting power in the senate.