Clive takes on the Chinese
On Monday night, the ABC’s Q&A promised a lively discussion of power, poverty and social equity. And for a while there this is what we saw. Then, from seemingly out of nowhere, the Member for Fairfax, Clive Palmer, simply let it rip. In response to a question about his election funding, he declared that the Chinese are mongrels, bastards and trying to take over the country. Seriously. If you find this difficult to believe, watch it here for yourself below.
Financial confidence takes a hit
Two contradictory things happened in the world of finance yesterday. Just as the Murray Financial System Inquiry called for improved financial advice, the Senate voted to tighten the hold of the big banks and AMP on retirement savings.
No carbon tax for Clive Palmer
Mr Palmer has announced that his party will support the repeal of the carbon tax.
Major parties lose in WA election
There could be a cross bench of up to eight minor-party Senators.
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