Nationals leader Matt Canavan to run for lower house seat in possible showdown with One Nation’s James Ashby
Summary
Nationals leader Matt Canavan says he will run for the Queensland lower-house seat of Capricornia at the next federal election. His candidacy could set up a contest with James Ashby of One Nation after sitting MP Michelle Landry announced she would retire.Key Facts
- Canavan announced his plan in an interview with the Courier-Mail.
- Capricornia is a regional Queensland seat currently represented by Michelle Landry.
- Landry said last month that she would retire and not run at the next election.
- James Ashby, Pauline Hanson’s chief of staff, may contest the seat for One Nation.
- Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie urged One Nation to target Labor-held seats instead of Coalition-held seats.
- Canavan said he wanted to help retain the seat and change the government.
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