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Rex Martinich

Palmer claims 'politics' led to $12 million ASIC case

Clive Palmer claims he was charged because of his political beliefs and public profile. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Clive Palmer has claimed that his political power led to criminal charges as he sought to adjourn a long-running case alleging he used company funds to benefit his party.

The mining magnate faced Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday for a mention of charges of fraud and dishonest behaviour as a company director brought by Australia's financial watchdog in 2020.

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