George Christensen changes the dynamic for an already intense Senate race in Queensland

Analysis: Plenty of high-profile candidates are chasing rightwing votes, but only one will likely get a Senate seat

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Campbell Newman's face is hard to miss. The most conspicuous figure in Queensland politics in a generation - the Liberal National party's only state premier in more than 25 years - is, as the billboards say, back.

The message to commuters who recognise his mug is simple: New party, same man."