Michelle Landry exits Capricornia, opening door for Nationals leader Canavan
Nationals MP Michelle Landry is retiring from federal politics, clearing her Capricornia seat for party leader Matt Canavan.
Nationals MP Michelle Landry is expected to announce Friday that she will retire from federal politics at the next election. This paves the way for Nationals leader Matt Canavan to move to the lower house.
Landry, the party's chief whip, has held Capricornia since 2013. The next federal election is due in 2028.
Canavan currently holds the number two spot on the Liberal-National Party's Senate ticket. After Landry's statement, he is expected to nominate as the party's candidate for Capricornia.
When asked recently if he had interest in the seat, Canavan, who lives in Yeppoon, said he would do whatever it takes. One Nation's support has surged to 28 per cent.
Party figures believe their leader should be in the lower house alongside the other major parties.
- 2013
- Held since
- 2028
- Next election
- March
- Leadership took over
- Yeppoon
- Canavan's home
Why it mattersParty figures see their leader working in the lower house alongside other major party leaders. One Nation's support has surged, threatening the Nationals' hold on seats.
AustraliaThis changes the leadership dynamics of the Nationals and LNP ahead of the 2028 election, and could affect political strategy in Queensland's Capricornia region.
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