Billy Gordon is sticking to his guns to remain a pivotal crossbencher in Queensland politics despite admitting to "personal exchanges" related to his sexting scandal.
Mr Gordon refused to succumb to calls to resign on Tuesday after four women accused the besieged independent MP of sending explicit pictures of himself.
The Cape York-based MP gave no explanation to parliament, but issued a brief statement.
"I always believed that personal exchanges between me and other parties were private and consensual," the statement read.
"I am determined to continue to represent the constituents of Cook, and better the lives of indigenous people in my electorate."
The Liberal National Party is determined to see off Mr Gordon, or at least have his vote nullified.
Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg attempted to move a motion to that effect on Tuesday evening.
"The Premier cannot say that she is powerless to do something whilst at the same time proclaiming integrity and disgust, and on the other hand not be prepared to ... give this Parliament another chance to consider this matter," he told the House.
Labor dismissed the move as an outrageous political stunt that simply mirrored the LNP's earlier attempt to change voting rules in May.
"This is a bad case of back to the future from the opposition," Rockhampton MP Bill Byrne said.
"One dry gully to another."
The motion was defeated 45-44 after Speaker Peter Wellington sided with the government.
"I believe this matter is being pursued for political expediency, not genuine parliamentary reform," Mr Wellington said.
Treasurer Curtis Pitt played down Mr Gordon's support for Labor, suggesting the MP would vote to benefit his electorate rather than the government.
"We get very caught up in Queensland about looking at party politics, but ultimately what happens is every member in that House represents an electorate and that is part of our democracy for them to have a voice," Mr Pitt said.
Mr Gordon's short career in state politics has been entirely overshadowed by scandals.
He has been investigated for unsubstantiated allegations of domestic violence and also admitted to hiding his undisclosed criminal record from the Labor Party when he was still a member.
Kowanyama Mayor Rob Holness, who supported Mr Gordon during the violence investigation, called for him to own up and publicly apologise for the recent scandal.
Mr Holness felt the photo allegations could spark a backlash among Kowanyama's female residents and also questioned how Mr Gordon was again at the centre of controversy.
"I can't understand why a public figure would put himself in a position like that," he told AAP.
"I hope he sorts himself out."
