Nationals leader Matt Canavan to run for lower house seat in possible showdown with One Nation’s James Ashby
Nationals leader Matt Canavan has announced his candidacy for the lower house seat of Capricornia following the retirement of incumbent Michelle Landry. The move sets up a potential political showdown with One Nation's James Ashby in a key regional electorate.
Why it matters
This contest represents a significant shift in Australian regional politics, highlighting tensions between conservative parties over strategy and seat control.
Nationals leader Matt Canavan will run for the seat of Capricornia, with One Nation’s James Ashby rumoured to also be considering the bid for the lower house seat. Composite: AAP Nationals leader Matt Canavan will run for the seat of Capricornia, with One Nation’s James Ashby rumoured to also be considering the bid for the lower house seat. Composite: AAP Australian politics Nationals leader Matt Canavan to run for lower house seat in possible showdown with One Nation’s James Ashby Tilt comes after Michelle Landry announced she will not recontest her Queensland seat of Capricornia
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, will run in a lower house Queensland seat at the next federal election, in a move that may see him face off with Pauline Hanson’s chief of staff.
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