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…
Covered by 2 sources from 2 countries. First reported by The Guardian ·
How 2 newspapers cover this story
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…
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.
Coverage details
2 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: The Guardian and ABC News Australia. The Guardian published it first, on November 1, 2026; the last outlet to join was ABC News Australia, one hour later.
Key names in the coverage: Matt Canavan, One Nation, James Ashby and Nationals.
By country: United Kingdom (1), Australia (1).
