Matt Canavan enters Capricornia race to set up One Nation showdown
The Nationals leader has officially thrown his hat in the ring for the lower house seat of Capricornia, setting up a potential contest with One Nation's party director James Ashby.
The Nationals' Matt Canavan has announced his intention to contest a lower house seat in Queensland during the upcoming federal election, potentially engaging in a contest with Pauline Hanson’s chief of staff, James Ashby. The news follows the retirement of the Capricornia MP Michelle Landry. Canavan expressed his determination to defend the seat and deliver for central Queensland, emphasizing that he will not "die wondering" if he chooses to run.
Bridget McKenzie, the Nationals senator, criticized One Nation for not focusing on winning Labor party seats, suggesting that the party should prioritize contesting Labor-held seats if they aim to challenge the governing party.
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