The Cilento family has said they are ready to wage a PR war against the Queensland Government after refusing to back down on the proposed change of the Lady Cilento Hospital’s name.

The Cilento family called the decision "absolutely outrageous" after health minister Steven Miles confirmed the decision would go ahead on Monday.

The family was backed by LNP deputy leader Tim Mander, who said the outlined budget of $500 000  dollars was a “joke”.