Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk could be referred to the Crime and Corruption watchdog after stripping the Katter Australian Party of five staff members.

KAP Queensland state leader Robbie Katter has sought legal advice after Palaszczuk removed the members following federal senator Fraser Anning’s speech in August.

According to the Queensland Criminal Code, a member of parliament cannot directly or indirectly threaten or intimidate any Legislative Assembly member’s opinion.