From Marxist to rebel to leader: The making of Matt Canavan
- Posted on March 11, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
- 5 Views
From Marxist to rebel to leader: The making of Matt Canavan
Canavan embodies contradictions: economist and populist; a right-winger who was at one time a self-proclaimed communist; suburban boy turned bush advocate. Will rebel backbencher turned leader work too?