Landry to leave Capricornia, Canavan undecided

Michelle Landry says she will leave the federal seat of Capricornia at the 2028 election, opening the possibility that Nationals leader Matt Canavan will seek the Queensland electorate. Canavan has not confirmed whether he will run, and the Liberal National Party of Queensland has yet to select a candidate. Landry, who has represented Capricornia since 2013, announced she would not contest the next federal election and would serve out her term. She cited the demands of extensive travel and a desire to spend more time with her family. Landry said she had not been pressured by Canavan or another Coalition figure to retire. Canavan, a senator who lives in Yeppoon, praised Landry’s work for Central Queensland but left his own plans undecided. He said the party would determine its candidate later. His possible move from the Senate to the House of Representatives has been discussed previously, but neither he nor the LNP has announced a decision on a Capricornia bid. The seat’s vacancy could also draw a One Nation challenge. Pauline Hanson reportedly planned to move her electorate office to Rockhampton, while One Nation national director James Ashby said he had not decided whether to...