INDUSTRY rivals say it would by "hypocrisy" for Racing Queensland Chairman Bob Bentley to do anything other than resign should the LNP win government on Saturday in light of his comments regarding the Opposition's racing policy.

Bentley described the LNP's policy of restoring a board for each code as "nonsensical" and "against the principles of good management," forcing his public sparring partner and BRC Chairman Kevin Dixon on to the front foot.

"The current Board of RQL, over the last few weeks, have systematically politicised the office of RQL," Dixon said.

"I was encouraged to see reported that the current Board would resign immediately should the LNP win government on Saturday.

"Given their opposition to the LNP and its policies, to do anything else but resign would be hypocritical and put an already suffering industry into further distress."

Dixon described the LNP's racing policy as "a breath of fresh air for a suffocating industry."

"Once again the racing industry will be able to operate under the expectation that the integrity of the industry is safe from Board interference," he said.

Queensland breeders president Basil Nolan also welcomed the policy, which provides a $5 million injection to QTIS.

"We need help from government and this money will help breeders and racing all over the state," he said.

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