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Malcolm Turnbull not out of touch: Ciobo

Trade Minister Steve Ciobo has dismissed claims Malcolm Turnbull is seen as out of touch by Queensland voters.

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A cabinet minister has dismissed claims Malcolm Turnbull is seen as a "toff" in Queensland. (AAP)

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A cabinet minister has dismissed claims Malcolm Turnbull is seen as a "toff" in Queensland.

Straight-talking Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is campaigning in the marginal seat of Petrie on Tuesday amid concerns the prime minister is considered by regional voters as a "bit of a toff", the Courier Mail reports.

But Trade Minister Steve Ciobo told ABC radio that's not the case and the coalition enjoyed very strong support in the state.

When asked if the prime minister was considered out of touch, Mr Ciobo said: "No of course not - the fact is the coalition has through the Liberals and the National party a very strong appeal across a broad church."


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