THE rise of minor parties and resurgence of Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party at the recent Federal Election caught many by surprise but it's a trend that shouldn't be ignored.

That's the view of Caloundra State MP Mark McArdle.

His LNP colleague, Buderim MP Steve Dickson, invited Ms Hanson to the region last week in a bid to highlight the region's infrastructure shortfalls.

In the process, Ms Hanson also pledged not to stand a candidate against Mr Dickson in the upcoming State Election.

While some of his colleagues opted not to comment on the invitation extended and the ensuing visit, Mr McArdle said the resurrection of One Nation Party was not something to be feared but a sign that should be heeded by the major parties.

He said the resurgence of the party had been a long time coming and reflected a sense of dissatisfaction among a significant portion of voters that their concerns weren't being heard.

The rise of the Palmer United Party was another example he used to highlight that the shift towards minor parties was not a new phenomenon.

"To reflect on them in fear is the wrong way to go," Mr McArdle said.

"These are issues that have been around a long time."

He said the One Nation Party clearly had a firm base of support and it was important the major parties provided answers to serious questions and concerns held by those voters.

"We have to deal with concerns people in the public are raising," the former shadow health minister said.

As for whether any preference deals would or should be struck between Ms Hanson's party and the LNP before the next State Election - not due until 2018 - he said that was a decision for the LNP organisation's power-brokers to make.

Ms Hanson told the Daily she wouldn't be trying to "get rid" of a good member in Steve Dickson who she said was working for his electorate.

"Steve's one I won't be targeting in the next election," she said.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson told a Property Council of Australia gathering late last week he had invited all newly-elected Senators to visit the region but none had replied.