‘My political career may die,’ senator says 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 for a lower house Queensland seat at the next federal election but will avoid having to face off against a key One Nation figure. Canavan confirmed his bid following the announcement that Capricornia MP Michelle Landry will retire, leading to speculation it could be a tight race with Pauline Hanson’s national director. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...
Pauline Hanson and James Ashby rule out running against Nationals leader Matt Canavan in Capricornia

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