'It's a lesson to us and we will learn from it and will be more sensitive in future,' he said.

Premier Anna Bligh said the street name represented the state's multicultural make-up.

'One of the greatest strengths of our people is that they come from all over the world, from all parts of the earth.

'... They're very welcome and that should be reflected in the public life of our state, whether it's street signs or in other ways,' she said.