High-speed chase revives no-pursuit debate

Queensland's no-pursuit policy has come under renewed attack from police from two states following a four-hour, high-speed car chase from southern Queensland to northern NSW.

John Tough, 32, and Calin McCabe, 20, have been charged with a string of offences including attempted murder after leading police on a 200km chase on Thursday.

A Queensland police helicopter tracked the men in their blue Mitsubishi Lancer for at least two hours as it hurtled down the motorway at speeds of more than 150km/h.

The car was eventually stopped when NSW police used road spikes to puncture its tires after being warned of its impending arrival.

While no one was seriously injured during the chase, the duo's arrest in NSW has revived criticism of Queensland's no-pursuit policy.

The policy was introduced in 2012 following a coronial inquest that investigated the deaths of 10 people during police pursuits over a four-year period.

But Police Association of NSW president Scott Weber says the no-pursuit rule actually puts the public at greater risk.

"NSW Police can't believe that Queensland can't pursue," he told ABC Radio.

"You can't do that in regards to protecting the community."

Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers agreed, once again slamming Queensland's regulations.

"Lives were put at risk because of the no pursuit policy," Mr Leavers said.

Meanwhile, the two men made brief appearances at Tweed Heads Local Court on Friday, where they were remanded in custody.

They will front Lismore Local Court on April 7.

They've been charged with shooting with intent to murder, discharging a firearm to avoid arrest, attempted carjacking and Skye's Law.

The latter was introduced after toddler Skye Sassine was killed when a runaway driver crashed into her parent's car.

It's likely the men will be face further charges.