Cripps tipped to seek LNP Senate spot as regional jobs consultation continues
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Special Commissioner for Regional and Rural Queensland Andrew Cripps is expected to seek the LNP's second federal Senate ticket spot when Matt Canavan leaves for the lower house, according to internal party sources cited by Brisbane Times' Public Circus column. Seven months into the role, Cripps has also begun an initial consultation with Queensland's directors-general on barriers and opportunities around the idea of more public service jobs in the regions.