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 Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast 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. The announcement follows the retirement of the…
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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