Liberal National Party leader David Crisafulli and his state colleagues voted in May to support a path to treaty that will examine the state’s colonial past through a truth-telling inquiry and First Nations Treaty Institute.

Mr Crisafulli has now walked back on that commitment, citing division caused by the voice referendum.

“Sadly, over the past six months Australia and Queensland have been subject to one of the most divisive debates in my life,” he said in a statement.

“When the LNP originally agreed to enabling legislation for the path to treaty we did so in good faith as a genuine effort to promote better outcomes for Indigenous Australians.

“In the days since the referendum as I have travelled throughout the state it has become clear to me the path to treaty will only create further division.”

Only three electorates in Queensland voted in favour of a constitutional voice for Indigenous people in the October 14 referendum.

With votes still being counted, 69 per cent of Queensland voters opposed the constitutional change – the highest of any state or territory.

Mr Crisafulli said it was clear the state’s constituents were against a path that led to more division.

“We must find a better way forward to improve the lives of Indigenous Queenslanders that unites us all in this cause,” he said.

“The LNP can no longer support a path to treaty and will not pursue one if elected to government.”