Qld Labor MP threatens to bite Seeney

Queensland Labor MP Jim Pearce has threatened to bite and punch former deputy premier Jeff Seeney in parliament.

The former coal miner became enraged after copping jeers and catcalls from Mr Seeney as he spoke about Labor's plan to restore objection rights on major mines.

"I'll give you a tip, don't start, you rattle a dog's chain long enough and the bloody dog will bite ya," Mr Pearce shouted across the chamber, and then warned: "Don't start, I'm telling ya, I got a big one to drop on you if you keep going".

He immediately withdrew the comments.