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FED:Hanson eyes off rival territory with surprise new move

The Nationals are spoiling for a fight with Pauline Hanson over one of their prized regional seats after revelations the One Nation leader is hoping to establish a foothold in central Queensland.

Senator Hanson has asked the Department of Finance to investigate whether she can set up an additional electorate office in Yeppoon, which sits in the seat of Capricornia.

But the move may not be allowed, given departmental rules specify senators are generally only allowed one office outside parliament house.

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