QUEENSLAND Premier Campbell Newman says he doesn't support the wording of the referendum and feels it undermines state governments.
He believes other state governments feel the same way.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she has bipartisan support for a referendum to recognise local government in the constitution.
The referendum will run in conjunction with the September 14 federal election.
She also told ABC radio Mr Newman strongly supported the referendum.
Mr Newman says he wants a referendum but he's not happy with the final draft of the question Ms Gillard will put to voters.
The former Brisbane mayor believes extra powers to pay councils directly and bypass state governments are a concern.
"I'm not prepared to support something that undermines the state government and other state governments," Mr Newman told reporters.
"There are other states that are far less supportive.
"There are some state governments that I think won't support this."
Mr Newman fears without the state governments negotiating with Canberra on their behalf, councils could lose out.
He gave the example of $700 million in federal flood recovery money which is yet to be delivered to Queensland councils.
Legislation on the vote will likely be introduced to federal parliament when it returns next week.
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