Nationals leader Matt Canavan eyes move to lower house as pollster warns of One Nation wipeout
Australian Nationals leader Matt Canavan is considering a move to the House of Representatives following the retirement of MP Michelle Landry. Political analysts suggest this shift may be necessary due to declining support for his current Senate position amid a surge in One Nation popularity.
Why it matters
The potential move highlights internal political maneuvering and the shifting electoral landscape within the Australian Coalition.
Nationals leader Matt Canavan would not rule out an attempted move to the lower house after Capricornia MP Michelle Landry announced her retirement. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Nationals leader Matt Canavan would not rule out an attempted move to the lower house after Capricornia MP Michelle Landry announced her retirement. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Matthew Canavan Nationals leader Matt Canavan eyes move to lower house as pollster warns of One Nation wipeout Michelle Landry announces she will not recontest her Queensland seat of Capricornia at the next election
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Matt Canavan could attempt a switch to the House of Representatives after a colleague announced her looming retirement, as a leading pollster said the Nationals leader had a “zero per cent” chance of holding his Senate seat if the One Nation polling surge remains unchanged.
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