Clive Palmer

Clive Palmer

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Clive Palmer is an Australian businessman and politician, known for his role as the founder of the United Australia Party. He gained significant media attention due to his controversial political views and substantial financial contributions to Australian politics, particularly during elections. His wealth and influence have made him a prominent figure in the political landscape, often advocating for policies that align with his business interests.

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Perhaps the required campaign budget, typically several hundred thousand dollars per electorate, will be covered by Gina Rinehart or Clive Palmer.

Pauline Hanson as PM? The maths versus the mirage
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-01
6.0

Clive Palmer is a mining billionaire who was interviewed on The Karl Stefanovic Show.

Wellness brand Revive5 stands by broadcaster following controversial Tommy Robinson interview
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-29
5.0

Clive Palmer is known for representing himself in legal matters despite being a billionaire.

Unfinished castle gives him one big reason to flog podcast ads
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-25
5.0

Clive Palmer is one of the right-wing figures who has appeared on The Karl Stefanovic Show.

Stefanovic’s fanboy interview shows free speech is not unfettered
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-25
5.0

Clive Palmer is a billionaire miner who has made appearances on Karl Stefanovic's podcast.

How the Today show host went from Nine’s "heart and soul" to a shock departure
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-25
4.0

Hanson released an image of her sharing a birthday cake with billionaire businessman Clive Palmer on Wednesday.

Pauline Hanson shuts gate on ‘opportunist’ Coalition defectors, except for Alex Antic
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-28
6.0

Clive Palmer is mentioned as an Australian billionaire involved in a significant advertising campaign during the 2019 federal election.

‘Underestimate Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce at your peril’
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-06
5.0

Clive Palmer denied that Steve Bannon had influenced his spending on the 2019 federal election.

Steve Bannon texts about Clive Palmer 2019 ads sparks sharp rebuke from Bill Shorten
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-02
5.0

Clive Palmer was Australia’s biggest political donor for pouring $53 million into his unsuccessful Trumpet of Patriots campaign.

Exclusive Brethren members, Gina Rinehart donate to ring-wing group Advance
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-02
5.0

Records later revealed Palmer spent $83.6 million promoting the United Australia Party during the campaign.

Steve Bannon boasted to Jeffrey Epstein about influencing Clive Palmer’s election ad campaign
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-01
5.0

Clive Palmer is mentioned as a self-financing candidate affected by the new donation-cap system.

Former politicians Zoe Daniel and Rex Patrick launch High Court challenge, arguing laws favour major parties
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-15
5.0

Clive Palmer is referenced in the context of his political party's lack of sustainability.

Who is Walter Villatora? Ex-Liberal Party powerbroker says ‘the party is over’, starts his own: Reform Australia
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-13
3.0

Clive Palmer is referenced alongside Sir Keir Starmer as someone who is not inspiring.

Heading to the work Christmas party? The 10 personalities to look out for
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-10
5.0

Clive Palmer is a billionaire and a notable figure in Australian populist politics.

Why we won’t be swept up in the rising far-right tide
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-31
5.0

Clive Palmer has been ordered to pay more than $13m after his claim of being a 'foreign investor' was dismissed by an international tribunal.

Clive Palmer ordered to pay $13m after claim of being ‘foreign investor’ in Australian mining project thrown out | Clive Palmer
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-27
3.0

Clive Palmer is involved in a legal action against the Commonwealth of Australia regarding his United Australia Party.

Clive Palmer’s lawyer Sam Iskander ‘misplaced’ $2.5m in gold bullion, court told
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-10
5.0

Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots aligns with nativism in the immigration discussion.

Until Sussan Ley’s Liberals can see this silent and diverse majority, they will struggle to win
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-05
3.0

Clive Palmer is mentioned in the context of defining Australian identity and culture.

Forget debates, this revealed an emotional truth about us
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-01
5.0
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Kate Halfpenny

Clive Palmer’s political party has been hacked in a ransomware cyberattack that the organisation fears has led to the theft of its emails, documents, and electronic records.

Clive Palmer cyber attack as political parties hacked in major breach
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-18
5.0

Clive Palmer is a billionaire interviewed by Sam Fricker during the election cycle.

Influencer misinformation risk high for news: Digital News Report
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-04
5.0

Clive Palmer was involved with Gold Coast United during its time in the A-League.

Gold Coast United player asked by Chinese investment group to fix NPL match in recording
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-03
5.0
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Fraser Hills
Fraser Hills

Clive Palmer was the owner of Gold Coast United when they played in the A-League.

Gold Coast United v Moreton City Excelsior cancelled over match-fixing allegations
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-27
5.0

Clive Palmer made controversial remarks about Chinese people on the program.

ABC axes political panel show after 18 years on air
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-11
3.0

Clive Palmer is mentioned as a competitor for the Nationals' voters.

Nationals leave themselves exposed in fight that amounts to chicken feed
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-20
4.0

Clive Palmer has had another loss in the High Court regarding his political party's registration.

Wyatt Roy living best life flying Saudi Arabia flag
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-14
3.0