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Coalition fretting over two seats as Christensen departs

Phillip Coorey
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The departure of federal Liberal National Party MP George Christensen at the next election has raised concerns inside the Coalition that at least two of its Queensland coal seats are now vulnerable.

Although Mr Christensen established a 14.6 per cent margin in his seat of Dawson, that is considered volatile in far north Queensland, where large swings are not uncommon.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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