Qld minister in strife over bullying claim

Queensland Housing Minister Mick de Brenni has been referred to parliament's ethics committee over claims he blocked the path of a quadriplegic MP's wheelchair.

Cairns MP Rob Pyne earlier this week tabled documents in parliament claiming Mr de Brenni blocked his wheelchair's path on several occasions and said he wanted to hit him with a cricket bat.

Speaker Peter Wellington on Thursday referred Mr Pyne's complaint, citing how close the allegations were to bullying claims made against Deputy Premier Jackie Trad that were already before the ethics committee.

Ms Trad last month referred herself over the saga.

Despite already being before the committee, Mr Pyne earlier this week revealed more complaints against Ms Trad, including allegations she called him a "disloyal c***.

Mr Wellington had earlier this week referred Mr Pyne to the ethics committee as well for breaching parliament's rules by speaking about a matter before the committee, but later reversed his decision after Mr Pyne apologised.

But in yet another twist in the ongoing ordeal, Mr Wellington again referred Mr Pyne on Thursday after Ms Trad complained that the allegations he made about her earlier in the week were untrue and misled parliament.

"In relation to both of these referrals, I emphasise that I have formed no view as to whether there has in fact been a breach of privilege or contempt," Mr Wellington said.

"But rather that there are sufficient issues in play to warrant the further attention of the House via the committee."

Mr de Brenni earlier on Thursday said he was not fazed about being referred to the ethics committee.

"I'm not concerned at all by any of my conduct in parliament, we're absolutely focused on delivering for Queenslanders," he said.

Mr de Brenni refused to discuss Mr Pyne's claims, saying he would respond to the allegations through the appropriate channels.