Clive Palmer announces deal with former Queensland premier and Liberal Democrat Campbell Newman
3 years, 1 month ago

Clive Palmer announces deal with former Queensland premier and Liberal Democrat Campbell Newman

Daily Mail  

Clive Palmer's United Australia Party and the Liberal Democrats have announced a right-wing alliance ahead of next year's election. The Liberal Democrats are led by former Queensland Liberal Premier Campbell Newman, who is vying for Queensland's sixth spot in the senate and could unseat LNP Senator Amanda Stoker. Mr Palmer, whose party will contest every seat at the next election despite not winning any three years ago, said: 'We can never trust the Liberals, Labor or the Greens again'. Former QLD Liberal Premier Campbell Newman The Liberals expect Mr Kelly's seat of Hughes to return to them but Mr Palmer has other ideas.

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Why Queensland is home to maverick politicians like Clive Palmer and Pauline Hanson
2 years, 8 months ago

Why Queensland is home to maverick politicians like Clive Palmer and Pauline Hanson

ABC  

Queensland has long been home to some of Australia's most notable political mavericks. Speaking at the launch of his United Australia Party at the weekend, Mr Palmer said he used to be a life member of the LNP, but now found the major parties "contemptible". The state's maverick history Former Labor Legislative Assembly speaker turned political commentator at the Queensland …

Clive Palmer still suing WA Premier for defamation after all, apologetic spokesman says
3 years, 11 months ago

Clive Palmer still suing WA Premier for defamation after all, apologetic spokesman says

ABC  

Mining mogul Clive Palmer is still suing Western Australia's Premier for alleged defamation, despite his office issuing a statement stating the action had been withdrawn. In a statement on Sunday, Mr Palmer's media adviser said the billionaire's lawyers had written to WA Premier Mark McGowan advising him a defamation case against him would be withdrawn. "I've had about enough of …

Clive Palmer's company tips another $1.7 million into his party's Queensland election campaign
4 years, 2 months ago

Clive Palmer's company tips another $1.7 million into his party's Queensland election campaign

ABC  

Clive Palmer's private company Mineralogy has donated a further $1.7 million to the businessman's United Australia Party as voting gets underway in the Queensland election. Matters of State podcast In the lead up to the Queensland state election Steve Austin and Matt Wordsworth break down the big questions and crucial campaign moments. According to the Electoral Commission of Queensland's public …

Clive Palmer challenges federal plan to deregister his political party ahead of Queensland election
4 years, 2 months ago

Clive Palmer challenges federal plan to deregister his political party ahead of Queensland election

ABC  

Businessman Clive Palmer has a launched a legal challenge against federal moves to deregister his United Australia Party. Key points: The AEC notified the UAP it could not match more than 130 membership names against the electoral roll Mr Palmer alleges the AEC followed an invalid process, knowing the party had satisfied the 500-member test at the state level The …

How Clive Palmer's United Australia Party is set to make its mark on the 2021 WA election
4 years, 5 months ago

How Clive Palmer's United Australia Party is set to make its mark on the 2021 WA election

ABC  

It's not just the reopening of Western Australia's border that Clive Palmer looms large over. Clive Palmer's United Australia Party took aim at the Labor party during the 2019 federal election, calling Opposition Leader Bill Shorten "shifty". Clive Palmer's United Australia Party may target Upper House seats in WA. Upper House seats in contention On top of the generous proposed …

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