‘My political career may die,’ senator says after Michelle Landry announced she will not recontest her Queensland seat of Capricornia

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The Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, will run for a lower house Queensland seat at the next federal election but will avoid having to face off against a key One Nation figure.

Canavan confirmed his bid following the announcement that Capricornia MP Michelle Landry will retire, leading to speculation it could be a tight race with Pauline Hanson’s national director.

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