Nationals leader Matt Canavan to run for lower house seat in possible showdown with One Nation’s James Ashby
3 sources·Updated November 1, 2026
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- 7NEWS Australia·6h agoNationals leader Matt Canavan gambles on lower house move amid One Nation surge
‘I may very well die politically, but I’m not going to die wondering.’
Read at 7NEWS Australia → - ABC Australia Top·6h agoMatt 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.
Read at ABC Australia Top → - Guardian Australia·7h agoNationals 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…
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