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The Palmer Blitz: Should There Be Limits on Political Advertising in Australia?

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The Palmer Blitz: Should There Be Limits on Political Advertising in Australia?
United Australia Party founder Clive Palmer addresses the media during a press conference in Townsville, Australia, on April 18, 2019. AAP Image/Michael Chambers
Gabriël Moens
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In the 2019 election campaign, billionaire Clive Palmer spent around $80 million (US$60 million) on advertising, including ubiquitous billboards and television and radio ads to promote his United Australia Party (UAP). Although the UAP ran candidates in all 151 electorates, it only received a primary vote of 3.4 percent and failed to elect any of its candidates.

Gabriël Moens
Gabriël Moens
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Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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