Matt Canavan targets Capricornia seat for lower house tilt
Published 3h ago · Latest report 2h ago · Election
Affects Australia · Covered in 2 countries
Matt Canavan will run for Capricornia, setting up a high-stakes regional showdown with One Nation's James Ashby.
Nationals leader Matt Canavan will contest the Queensland federal seat of Capricornia in the lower house. The move follows the retirement of sitting MP Michelle Landry and creates a potential electoral showdown with One Nation national director James Ashby. The upcoming race highlights a fierce regional battleground between the two parties.
- The vacancyMichelle Landry announced she will not contest her seat again, leaving the regional electorate open.
- The challengerJames Ashby serves as the national director for Pauline Hanson's One Nation party.
Why it matters
Regional seats in Queensland represent a critical battleground for conservative parties in Australian federal politics, where minor parties frequently challenge major coalitions for dominance in mining and agricultural electorates.
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Matt Canavan has announced his candidacy for the federal lower house seat of Capricornia following the retirement of Michelle Landry, setting up a potential electoral clash with One Nation's James Ashby.
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- ABC News (Australia)Matt Canavan to run in Capricornia as One Nation's James Ashby withdraws2h ago · open ↗
- The GuardianNationals leader Matt Canavan to run for lower house seat in possible showdown with One Nation’s James Ashby3h ago · open ↗
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