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8 years, 11 months ago

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LEIGH SALES, PRESENTER: The Queensland Government says it has Clive Palmer firmly in its sights as it tries to push through a controversial new environmental law this week. But the Minister doesn't want an even bigger bill, should other financially strapped operations collapse, such as Clive Palmer's nickel refinery in Townsville. DOMINIQUE SCHWARTZ: Clive Palmer MP says the proposed new law is draconian. DOMINIQUE SCHWARTZ: Mr Palmer says taxpayers won't be left with any mess at his refinery. DOMINIQUE SCHWARTZ: Mr Palmer says any environmental damage would have taken place before he bought the plant from BHP in 2009.

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Latest Clive Palmer lawsuit against WA seeks more damages for 'unconscionable conduct'
4 years, 7 months ago

Latest Clive Palmer lawsuit against WA seeks more damages for 'unconscionable conduct'

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The West Australian Government is facing another legal fight with Clive Palmer, with the Queensland businessman suing the state for "unconscionable conduct". Key points: Clive Palmer is already seeking $30b in damages from WA WA has passed laws to try to stop the damages claim Mr Palmer's lawsuit is the latest in a string of court actions against WA Mr …

Clive Palmer's legal row with WA is far from over, despite urgent laws to block his damages claim
4 years, 7 months ago

Clive Palmer's legal row with WA is far from over, despite urgent laws to block his damages claim

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Western Australia's Parliament has passed unprecedented legislation aimed at blocking a damages claim said to be worth $30 billion, but its extraordinary legal stoush with mining magnate Clive Palmer is far from over. "The Government has done what it can to protect taxpayers from Clive Palmer's $30 billion claim which would have bankrupted our state, and we're very confident and …

Clive Palmer contradicts himself over payments for workers at collapsed Queensland Nickel refinery
5 years, 11 months ago

Clive Palmer contradicts himself over payments for workers at collapsed Queensland Nickel refinery

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Clive Palmer has struggled to explain a pledge to repay workers owed money due to the collapse of the Queensland Nickel refinery. Key points: Clive Palmer struggled to explain a pledge to repay nickel refinery workers owed money His party is set to spend $50 million on election advertising The Coalition reportedly plans to exchange preferences with Mr Palmer's party …

Clive Palmer threatens to sue Australian taxpayers for $45b as he re-routes business through NZ
6 years, 2 months ago

Clive Palmer threatens to sue Australian taxpayers for $45b as he re-routes business through NZ

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Clive Palmer has channelled his corporate empire through New Zealand and threatened to use free trade rules to sue Australian taxpayers for $45 billion as part of a dispute with a Chinese mining company. Key points: A New Zealand company now owns Mr Palmer's Mineralogy That company is controlled by two of Mr Palmer's companies based in Brisbane The NZ …

There's a silver lining to Palmer and Queensland Nickel's downfall
8 years, 11 months ago

There's a silver lining to Palmer and Queensland Nickel's downfall

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Clive Palmer's downfall and the collapse of Queensland Nickel could finally spark changes to the corporate bailout program and spur our watchdog into growing a set of teeth, writes Ian Verrender. Unhappily for Palmer, the collapse of Queensland Nickel has focused attention on two fundamental shortcomings of the business world that largely have eluded public gaze for the past 15 …

Clive Palmer: Government to chase refinery owner for $74m owed to Queensland Nickel workers
8 years, 11 months ago

Clive Palmer: Government to chase refinery owner for $74m owed to Queensland Nickel workers

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The Federal Government will pursue Clive Palmer and his businesses to recover almost $74 million in entitlements owed to sacked Queensland Nickel workers. Key points: Clive Palmer criticised for not paying former workers nearly $74m in entitlements Information sessions will be held in Townsville so former workers can lodge claims The bill will be the largest payout under FEG for …

Clive Palmer
8 years, 11 months ago

Clive Palmer

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Transcript 11 April 2016 - "Clive Palmer" CLIVE PALMER: Good morning. Or let's put it HAYDEN COOPER: Clive Palmer's abrasive personality would get him and his club kicked out of the league, a result of his constant sniping at the sport's bosses. HAYDEN COOPER: Questions are also being asked about donations worth more than $20 million, made from Queensland Nickel …

Clive Palmer had final say on millions spent at Queensland Nickel refinery, documents reveal
8 years, 11 months ago

Clive Palmer had final say on millions spent at Queensland Nickel refinery, documents reveal

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Federal MP Clive Palmer was the final approver for millions of dollars of spending at the Queensland Nickel refinery near Townsville, according to documents seen by the ABC's Four Corners program. Timeline: How Qld Nickel fell apart Look back at the events that plunged Clive Palmer's Queensland Nickel refinery into crisis. Four Corners asked the managing director of Queensland Nickel, …

Clive Palmer under fire for not turning up to economics committee hearings
10 years, 7 months ago

Clive Palmer under fire for not turning up to economics committee hearings

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Clive Palmer is under fire again, this time for failing to turn up to any hearings of the Standing Committee on Economics, which he is required to attend because he is a member. Mr Palmer's no-show comes as the mining magnate tries to fend off criticism of comments he made earlier this week labelling the Chinese government "bastards" and "mongrels" …

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