NEW Queensland Nationals leader Lawrence Springborg has warned Liberal senators not to stand in the way of a `tsunami of support' for his plan to unite the conservative parties.

Mr Springborg and his Liberals counterpart Mark McArdle have reached an in-principle agreement to back a full merger.

Queensland Liberal senators George Brandis, Russell Trood and Sue Boyce have publicly opposed the merger deal.

They also accused Mr McArdle of breaching party rules by making the agreement without consulting the party's state council.

Mr Springborg said yesterday: ``But really, it's very hard to stand in the road of a tsunami and we have said there is a tsunami of support.

``There should not be a tsunami of panic from people as they seek to protect their positions because frankly, they have nothing to fear.''

The Liberals' state council meets on February 3. Mr Springborg will visit the North next week.

Source: Townsville Bulletin