Liberal National Party leader David Crisafulli and his state colleagues voted in May to support a path to treaty that will examine Queensland's colonial past through a truth-telling inquiry and First Nations Treaty Institute.
Five months later, Mr Crisafulli has walked back on that commitment.
"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.
"It's clear to me Queenslanders do not want to continue down a path that leads to more division and uncertainty," Mr Crisafulli said.
"Pursuing a path to treaty will lead to greater division, not reconciliation, and I cannot support that."
Despite the referendum result, states and territories are forging ahead on a path to reconciliation.
The ACT has already established an elected Indigenous voice to parliament that advises government, while the NT has a Treaty Unit.
Tasmania has committed to progressing truth-telling and treaty with an Aboriginal advisory to oversee it and NSW has promised $5 million towards establishing a treaty process.
Victoria established The First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria in 2019 and South Australia legislated a state-based voice to parliament early this year.
Western Australia has no treaty or truth-telling plans but its constitution was altered in 2015 to recognise Indigenous people.Â
However, Mr Crisafulli said it had become clear a path to treaty was not the right way forward in Queensland.
"Queenslanders have spoken and I have listened," he said.
"We must find a better way forward to improve the lives of Indigenous Queenslanders that unites us all in this cause.
"The LNP can no longer support a path to treaty and will not pursue one if elected to government."
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