Nationals leader Matt Canavan has accused One Nation of doublespeak over climate change as he announced he would quit the Senate at the next election and try to win the central Queensland seat of Capricornia.
The surge in support for One Nation means Canavan would have struggled to hold his Senate spot at the election, due by May 2028. His attempted move to the lower house, following the decision of incumbent Nationals MP Michelle Landry to retire, is no sure bet either, with One Nation promising a spirited and well-funded campaign.
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