Keto comeback: Palmer promises another yellow avalanche Clive Palmer has told Australians to prepare for billboards, banners and junk mail as he is set to make another tilt for parliament in the 2028 election. AAP · Mar 11
Bank details exposed after Palmer's parties suffer hack A raft of personal information from Clive Palmer's two political parties has been exposed, forcing the billionaire to apologise for the data breach. AAP · Jul 17, 2025
Clive Palmer’s Back With MAGA-Inspired Political Party ‘Trumpet Of Patriots’ “Australia needs Trump policies. Australians want them.” Pedestrian.tv · Feb 19, 2025
Clive Palmer echoes Trump in new political party launch The new political party of billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer echoes the policies of US President Donald Trump by aiming to "make Australia great again". AAP · Feb 19, 2025
Clive Palmer's United Australia Party gone from ballots Businessman Clive Palmer has lost a bid to re-register his United Australia Party ahead of the federal election, leaving his candidates unidentified. AAP · Feb 12, 2025
Election money reforms dubbed a 'major-party stitch-up' Independent MPs have blasted proposed electoral laws capping expenditure, saying while they agree with reform, the way it's being done favours major parties. AAP · Nov 14, 2024
Australian senator’s post about Wakeley stabbing among those Elon Musk’s X urged to delete Julie Inman Grant didn’t reveal the tweets, but documents reveal one was by Ralph Babet, the lone politician from the conservative United Australia party The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2024
During The Busiest News Week, Right Wing Senators Tried To Quietly Launch A Fkd Anti-Trans Bill Right wing federal senators from the Coalition, United Australia Party and One nation launch bill to stop kids accessing trans healthcare. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 24, 2023
Size really matters: AEC takes Craig Kelly to court over fine print on election ads Failed UAP candidate tells federal court he had left corflute lettering to ‘professional experience’ of designers The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2023
Proposed spending and donations caps may at last bring genuine reform to national election rules Money in electoral politics is like salt in the human body. Essential for activity – but too much imperils the heart. The Conversation · Jun 20, 2023
Money, power, influence: How ‘media monsters’ used journalism to cement their empires Media Monsters, by Sally Young, is indispensable for anyone interested in the dynamics that drive Australian politics. The New Daily · Jun 18, 2023
Former Liberal MP Craig Kelly claims the TGA has 'surrendered' on ivermectin. Is that correct? United Australia Party national director Craig Kelly says the TGA "surrendered" on antiparasitic drug ivermectin with its decision to allow off-label prescription once again. But what actually happened? ABC News · May 11, 2023
Big money was spent on the 2022 election – but the party with the deepest pockets didn't win Nine months after the 2022 federal election, voters finally get a look at how much the parties spent and who funded their campaigns. The Conversation · Feb 1, 2023
Clive Palmer's mining company tops political donations list with $116 million last financial year Mineralogy was the single biggest political donor last financial year, pouring $116 million into Queensland businessman Clive Palmer's United Australia Party. Both Labor and the Liberals each received more than $100 million in donations. ABC News · Feb 1, 2023
AAP · Oct 12, 2022 Watchdog seeks Vic election spending cap In the shadow of the state election, Victoria's integrity watchdog has called for campaign spending to be capped as part of proposed reforms.
AAP · Sep 10, 2022 UAP senator promises Victorian push United Australia Party plans to register as a political party in Victoria before the November poll despite founder Clive Palmer winding the organisation up.
AAP · Sep 9, 2022 Palmer deregisters United Australia Party Mining magnate Clive Palmer has deregistered his United Australia Party, leaving its sole senator Ralph Babet to sit as an independent on the cross bench.
AAP · Aug 16, 2022 Craig Kelly facing fines over UAP signage Former MP Craig Kelly now faces civil penalties as the AEC expands its case over United Australia Party signage displayed at this year's federal election.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2022 Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan ordered to pay damages to each other in defamation case Federal court rules Palmer pay WA premier $20,000, while United Australia party chair is awarded $5,000 after both found liable for defamation
The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2022 UAP candidate plans to sue party over campaign costs it won’t reimburse Jamal Daoud claims United Australia party ‘mismanagement’ forced him to pay for election materials in Sydney seat of Reid
The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2022 Independents say crossbencher staff cuts will ‘slow down’ Labor’s legislative agenda United Australia Party joins criticism as Albanese cites ‘fairness and equity’ and says private discussions have been more ‘constructive’
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 24, 2022 WTF Is Going On With Senator Babet, Our New Grindset Politician? "The more successful you are the more people will hate you." So true bestie.
The New Daily · Jun 21, 2022 Right-wing parties line up for make-or-break Victorian state election Right wing parties are now preparing for a new showdown many in the movement think will be a bigger moment, and also a test.
ABC News · Jun 20, 2022 Victoria elects UAP candidate Ralph Babet to Senate seat Clive Palmer's United Australia Party has claimed its only seat in the upper or lower houses of federal parliament, with Ralph Babet claiming the sixth and final Senate seat in Victoria.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 14, 2022 Former Hunter senator 'serial text pest', One Nation staffer tells court Mr Burston's barrister Bruce McClintock SC asked One Nation chief of staff James Ashby if it was appropriate to call his client a "traitorous c***" in a response.