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Cheryl Goodenough

Palmer, McGowan court stoush gets underway

Clive Palmer (pictured) is expected to testify about the effect on him of Mark McGowan's comments. (AAP)

Statements WA Premier Mark McGowan made about billionaire Clive Palmer are "not just rough-and-tumble name-calling by a politician", a lawyer for the businessman has told a Sydney court.

Mr Palmer is suing Mr McGowan claiming public comments, including labelling him the "enemy of West Australia", made in July 2020 had damaged the Queensland businessman's reputation.

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