Clive Palmer
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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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
Australia· 2026-05-28
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’Australia· 2026-02-06
Clive Palmer is a billionaire populist-right funder who assailed Sussan Ley in a press conference.
Nationals, Liberals to resume peace talks as Ley scoffs at Angus Taylor challenge suggestionAustralia· 2026-02-04
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 ShortenAustralia· 2026-02-02
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 AdvanceAustralia· 2026-02-02
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 campaignAustralia· 2026-02-01
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 partiesAustralia· 2025-12-15
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 AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-13
Clive Palmer was mentioned as a friend of the column.
A look back on gossip-laden 12 monthsAustralia· 2025-12-12
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 forAustralia· 2025-12-10
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 tideAustralia· 2025-10-31
Clive Palmer’s daughter Emily buys $15.5m inner Sydney house in cash.
Clive Palmer’s daughter Emily buys $15.5m inner Sydney house in cashAustralia· 2025-09-27
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
United Kingdom· 2025-09-27
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 toldAustralia· 2025-09-10
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 winAustralia· 2025-09-05
Clive Palmer is mentioned in the context of defining Australian identity and culture.
Forget debates, this revealed an emotional truth about usAustralia· 2025-08-01
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 breachAustralia· 2025-07-18Clive Palmer is a billionaire interviewed by Sam Fricker during the election cycle.
Influencer misinformation risk high for news: Digital News ReportAustralia· 2025-07-04
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 recordingAustralia· 2025-07-03
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 allegationsAustralia· 2025-06-27Clive Palmer made controversial remarks about Chinese people on the program.
ABC axes political panel show after 18 years on airAustralia· 2025-06-11
Clive Palmer is mentioned as a subject of John Shakespeare's work.
Dyson Heydon appearance sparks backlash from law studentsAustralia· 2025-06-10
Clive Palmer is mentioned as a competitor for the Nationals' voters.
Nationals leave themselves exposed in fight that amounts to chicken feedAustralia· 2025-05-20
Clive Palmer has had another loss in the High Court regarding his political party's registration.
Wyatt Roy living best life flying Saudi Arabia flagAustralia· 2025-05-14
The Trumpet of Patriots party was lavishly funded by mining billionaire Clive Palmer.
‘Woke’ keeps coming up in elections but it is a meaningless insult – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-07
Clive Palmer's spending in the election illustrates that money can’t buy federal elections in Australia.
Liberals must learn from lossAustralia· 2025-05-05
Clive Palmer’s latest political intervention confirms that Australians are not impressed by right-wing populism.
Australia’s future under Anthony Albanese lies in raising productivity, not taxesAustralia· 2025-05-05
Clive Palmer told the Daily Telegraph he couldn’t see his party winning any seats.
Labor boosts Senate seats but may need to work with Greens, Legalise Cannabis, One NationAustralia· 2025-05-04
Clive’s millions count for nothing in the election campaign.
Late Coalition ad splurge ineffectual; Clive’s millions count for nothingAustralia· 2025-05-04
Conservative billionaire Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots only picked up 1.85 per cent of the national vote.
Australia’s conservatives embraced Trump-style politics – and lost big
Canada· 2025-05-04
