Matt Canavan confirms Capricornia run in potential showdown with Pauline Hanson
Nationals leader Matt Canavan has confirmed he will run for the lower house seat of Capricornia in the next federal election. This move sets up a high-stakes political contest against One Nation, which has pledged significant resources to win the seat following the retirement of incumbent Michelle Landry.
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The race in Capricornia represents a critical battleground for conservative votes in Australia, highlighting the ongoing competition between the established Coalition and the populist One Nation party.
— 12:11pm , first published November 2, 2026 — 10:43am
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Share A A A Matt Canavan has confirmed his bid to switch from the Senate to the lower house , ending years of speculation the Nationals leader would take on a surging One Nation to contest his home electorate in Central Queensland.
The Rockhampton-based seat of Capricornia is poised as the battleground for conservative titans at the next federal poll – where Pauline Hanson’s populist party has committed significant resources to fuel an ongoing surge in support.
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