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YEAR IN REVIEW: Canavan on virus, debt, and foreign policy

“Everyone wants to consign 2020 to history. History has been made in 2020.”

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30th Dec. 2020 10:12 AM

Queensland LNP senator Matt Canavan. Picture: Matt Taylor

MP savages renewable energy transition dialogue

“Anyone that talks about transition is saying ‘I don’t have the guts to protect your job’.”

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22nd Nov. 2020 2:11 PM

Nationals Senator Matt Canavan has savaged suggestion that Queensland will transition to dependency on renewable energy without the use of fossil fuels.

Senator defends Special Forces amid alleged war crimes

It comes following recent allegations that both Afghani citizens and prisoners were unlawfully killed.

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21st Nov. 2020 4:11 PM

Nationals Senator Matt Canavan defends the ADF. Photo: Matt Taylor

Canavan calls out Labor’s ‘lack of action’ on new CQ dam

Senator fires back at claims benefits of proposed dam will not live up to expectations.

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20th Nov. 2020 1:11 PM

The Urannah dam project near Mackay has been supported by $15m in federal grants since 2016.

Cardboard cutout: Why coal town is worshipping Bob Brown

PLUS: How you can get a selfie with him at tomorrow’s rally >>

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09th Oct. 2020 8:10 AM

Bob Brown gives a press conference after the 'Stop Adani Convoy' arrived at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: Sean Davey.

Gladstone forum reveals biggest concern for Barrier Reef

The most damaging impact to the Great Barrier Reef is from cyclones, Dr Peter Ridd says.

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01st Oct. 2020 1:10 PM

Dr Peter Ridd speaking at a forum on the Great Barrier Reef organised by LNP candidate for Gladstone Ron Harding. Picture: Rodney Stevens

Senator makes call on crucial by-election seat

LNP Senator Matt Canavan has given his decision over a possible switch to the lower house to contest a forthcoming...

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28th Sept. 2020 1:09 PM

Popular business fears closure as JobKeeper expiry looms

Five workers at The Crazy Joker indoor play centre rely on the wage subsidy.

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16th July 2020 1:07 PM

Jobs, industry and port key policies for LNP candidate

The Gladstone businessman will push for more apprentices and the expansion of the port.

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15th July 2020 10:07 AM

Flynn MP Ken O'Dowd and Queensland Senator Matt Canavan have endorsed Ron Harding as the LNP candidate for Gladstone.

WATCH: Stunning Gladstone view wows on national broadcast

One of Gladstone’s most iconic views was beamed across the nation this morning as part of a breakfast program.

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15th July 2020 9:07 AM

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