Alan Jones has been vociferous in his criticism of many of the Newman LNP Government's decisions - or lack of them.

From next Monday Campbell Newman has a new opposition to deal with - Alan Jones.

This interview with Heather Brown will give you some insight into Alan's views about Newman and his Cabinet.

Alan will finish his show on 2GB at 9AM Sydney time - that's 8AM Queensland time during daylight saving.   He'll then broadcast into 4BC from 8AM to 9AM each day for a fortnight taking talkback callers as well as interviewing politicians.

This is great news for Queensland and for 4BC.   Congratulations to Fairfax Media for deploying Alan so quickly after the announcement of the Fairfax/Macquarie merger/acquisition.

Mumbrella quotes Fairfax radio's content direct Clarke Forbes as saying, “The Queensland election is shaping up to be a state of the nation issue with implications for the Abbott government, as well as Premier Campbell Newman.  It’s fantastic to have such an experienced and skilled broadcaster as Alan Jones on 4BC for his expert commentary on what is likely to be one of the most intriguing and dramatic political battles of the year.”

4BC general manager Anthony Frangi said: “Alan is a familiar voice on 4BC and we look forward to having him back on air for this special two week program."

 UPDATE

Reader Danny posed this question to me - I hope my answer explains how I feel about Alan's move.

Danny said: Sorry Michael. Do you really think Fairfax would rush Jones into the Qld election period unless they thought it would help their beloved Labor/ Greens? There is no way this would be happening if Fairfax thought Jones would be serving it up to Labor. When something like this happens at such short notice, there is always an agenda. Surprised you are in such rapture. (Agenda?)

I said: Danny - thanks for the comment, there's no way that Alan Jones going in to Brisbane is good news for Labor/Greens.

The Queenslad Parliament is the only unicameral parliament in Australia, that is there's no upper house to review government decisions. There are 89 seats in the single house and only 9 are held by Labor. That means there's been no limit/review on Newman's decisions.

John Howard learned the hard way that the exercise of untramelled power has electoral consequences if it's not managed with a deft hand. Rather than bringing dexterous fingers to the craft of government, Campbell Newman wears boxing gloves.

Alan will provide a conservative voice to temper the Newman proclivities. That has to be good for Queensland.

Michael

UPDATE 1.45pm

In answer to a couple of queries - no I'm not going back to 2GB, Macquarie or Fairfax radio.

I've recorded a quick audio editorial that explains why I feel the way I do - I have bad news on the computer front and can only put up the link rather than the AudioBoo application.

https://audioboom.com/boos/2793757-why-i-think-its-a-good-thing-alan-jones-is-coming-to-queensland