Queensland’s LNP has trodden softly in government. It’s now baring its teeth over the power to break up workers’ strikes

The deputy premier of Queensland, Jarrod Bleijie, wants the power to break up strikes by public-sector workers. Photograph: AAP

For almost two years, the Liberal National party’s strategy for government in Queensland has been to stay well clear of issues that risk burning through political capital.

On Wednesday, one of the most tentative conservative governments in recent history announced plans for sweeping and controversial changes to workplace laws.