Canavan poised to move to lower house as Landry exits

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 00:20 · Archive

Matt Canavan, leader of the Nationals, is expected to move to the lower house as Michelle Landry prepares to retire.

Michelle Landry, the Liberal National Party MP for Capricornia in central Queensland, is expected to announce on Friday that she will not contest the next federal election, due in 2028. She has held the seat since 2013.

Canavan's move to the lower house would strengthen the Nationals' parliamentary representation. He previously told News24: 'But if I'm required, if it is required to hold one more seat in the lower house somewhere, I will do it.' Canavan lives in Yeppoon, in the Capricornia electorate. His transition to the lower house would raise questions about who would replace him on the LNP's Queensland Senate ticket.

One Nation is also eyeing the seat. One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson is reportedly looking to move her electorate office to Rockhampton. Canavan will hold a press conference on Friday.

How it is being reported

• Matt Canavan eyes lower house move as Capricornia MP Michelle Landry prepares to retireNationals leader Matt Canavan is expected to make a major change, with a veteran Coalition MP expected to announce her retirement.Perth Now · 22 Oct, 23:50
• Matt Canavan eyes lower house move as Capricornia MP Michelle Landry prepares to retireNationals leader Matt Canavan is expected to make a major change, with a veteran Coalition MP expected to announce her retirement.The West Australian · 22 Oct, 23:50

In this story: Matt Canavan · Michelle Landry · Pauline Hanson · Capricornia · Queensland · Nationals · One Nation

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