New identities emerge for LNP, ALP in race for Dawson A businessman with links to Mackay has thrown his hat in the ring to replace retiring MP George Christensen for the LNP, just as Labor unveils their pick. Politics by MADURA MCCORMACK Premium Content Subscriber only A HIGH-PROFILE Townsville businessman with links to Mackay has thrown his hat in the ring to replace retiring rogue MP George Christensen for the LNP. And in a sign federal Labor now views the seat of Dawson as vulnerable for the Coalition, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has jetted in to the Sugar City to personally unveil the party's candidate.