Govt name-calling outlawed in Qld parly

Queensland's opposition has been banned from referring to embattled MP Billy Gordon when naming the Palaszczuk government in parliament.

The opposition coined the term, the "Palaszczuk-Gordon government", after a motion was rejected last month to change standing orders in parliament that would nullify Mr Gordon's vote.

However, Speaker Peter Wellington on Tuesday stopped the term being used, reminding MPs the correct title was the Palaszczuk government.

Mount Ommaney MP Tarnya Smith was the second Liberal National Party MP pulled up for using the term on Tuesday after Deputy Opposition Leader John-Paul Langbroek was also asked to rephrase his question.

"I would like to inform the member for Mount Ommaney that I understand there is a precedent here that we refer to members by their correct title," Mr Wellington told Ms Smith.

"I understand the correct title of the government is the Palaszczuk government.

"If you want to discuss the matter with me later, I'm happy for you to talk to me."

The opposition, particularly leader Lawrence Springborg, has made a distinct effort to link Mr Gordon to the Palaszczuk government.

During the last sitting week earlier this month, the opposition referred to the "Palaszczuk-Gordon government" six times.

Mr Springborg also used the phrase on Tuesday before Mr Wellington put his foot down, and the opposition has used the term repeatedly in the media.

Mr Gordon was forced out of the Labor party after domestic violence allegations were levelled against him and it was revealed he owed child support to an ex-partner.

The Cook MP, now an independent, has denied the domestic abuse claims, which are being investigated by police.