“Matt Canavan Eyes Lower House Move as One Nation Threatens Nationals in Queensland” — what this page in the network covers. Nationals leader Matt Canavan is considering a switch to the House of Representatives after Capricornia MP Michelle Landry announced her retirement, opening a seat in central Queensland. The move comes as a leading pollster warns Canavan has 'zero per cent' chance of retaining his Senate spot if One Nation's current surge holds. Landry, a veteran Nationals member, will not recontest the Rockhampton-based electorate at the next federal election.
Canavan, a prominent Queensland senator, now faces a critical decision about his political future as his party battles a resurgent One Nation in the state. The potential lower house bid highlights the Nationals' vulnerability in regional Queensland, where Pauline Hanson's party is gaining ground. With Canavan's Senate path blocked, the Capricornia vacancy offers a lifeline—but it's no safe seat. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.