Matt Canavan to run in Capricornia as One Nation's James Ashby withdraws
Australian Nationals leader Matt Canavan has announced his intention to run for the seat of Capricornia in the upcoming election. Meanwhile, One Nation's James Ashby has officially ruled out contesting the same seat.
Why it matters
The move signals a strategic shift for the Nationals as they prepare for a volatile election cycle, with key political figures positioning themselves for the lower house.
Matt Canavan will seek a switch to the lower house. ( ABC News: Callum Flinn )
Nationals leader Matt Canavan has announced he will nominate for preselection in the Queensland seat of Capricornia.
The seat will be vacated by retiring LNP member Michelle Landry before the next election.
One Nation's party director James Ashby was considering a tilt but has now ruled out running for the seat.
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Senator Canavan confirmed today he would seek preselection for the Central Queensland seat that will be vacated by outgoing Nationals chief whip Michelle Landry, as revealed by the ABC .
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