Pauline Hanson and James Ashby rule out running against Nationals leader Matt Canavan in Capricornia
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β’Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:05:05 GMT
π° What Happened
Nationals leader Matt Canavan will run for the Queensland seat of Capricornia at the next federal election. He is giving up a safe Senate spot to try to win the lower house seat around Rockhampton.
Pauline Hanson and One Nation's national director James Ashby both said they will not run there. Canavan said his political career may die, but he will not die wondering.
π The Backstory
The seat is open because MP Michelle Landry is retiring. It is held by the Liberal National Party on a 5.8% margin, which is usually considered safe.
Polls suggest One Nation is gaining support, and some analysts warn Canavan could lose his Senate seat if that trend continues. One Nation will still field a candidate there.
π― Why It Matters
It is an early test of whether One Nation can take votes from the Coalition in regional Queensland. The result could reshape the next election.
Nationals leader Matt Canavan will run for the Queensland seat of Capricornia at the next federal election. He is giving up a safe Senate spot to try to win the lower house seat around Rockhampton.
Pauline Hanson and One Nation's national director James Ashby both said they will not run there. Canavan said his political career may die, but he will not die wondering.
The seat is open because MP Michelle Landry is retiring. It is held by the Liberal National Party on a 5.8% margin, which is usually considered safe.
Polls suggest One Nation is gaining support, and some analysts warn Canavan could lose his Senate seat if that trend continues. One Nation will still field a candidate there.
It is an early test of whether One Nation can take votes from the Coalition in regional Queensland. The result could reshape the next election.