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Support for One Nation has fallen for a second straight week, while Labor maintains a lead that would hand it an election victory, a new poll shows.

Backing for One Nation has now dipped by 9 percentage points during the past two weeks after hitting a high of 31.5 percentage points when Pauline Hanson addressed the National Press Club for the first time, according to the Roy Morgan survey.

It’s yet more evidence that Australia needs the New Deal proposed by the United Australia Party, which offers solutions to the problems we face today, along with policies to tackle the issues we know are just around the corner.

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United Australia Chairman Clive Palmer was a guest in the ABC Brisbane studios recently to sit down with Steve Austin and discuss a wide range of issues.

Top of the list were many of the issues contained in the New Deal booklet, now being distributed to households up and down the country.

CLICK HERE to listen to the interview.

United Australia Party Chairman Clive Palmer has criticised the Federal Government’s proposed changes to capital gains tax arrangements, warning they could discourage investment, reduce housing supply and make it harder for younger Australians to build wealth.

Mr Palmer said much of the public debate surrounding the proposed reforms had failed to consider their broader economic consequences.

“There has been a lot of simplistic commentary around these proposals, but very little discussion about the long-term impact on investment, housing supply and economic growth,” Mr Palmer said.

“For decades, Australians have built wealth by investing in productive assets such as property, businesses and shares. They have taken risks, sacrificed consumption and reinvested their earnings to create opportunities for themselves and their families.”

Mr Palmer said while the proposed tax changes may appear modest at first glance, the practical effect could be a significant increase in the overall tax burden on long-term investment gains.

“What is being presented as a reasonable reform could, in many cases, substantially increase the tax ultimately paid by Australians who have spent years building investments,” he said.

“The reality is that many investors will still be required to pay additional tax when those gains are distributed or used for personal purposes, resulting in a much higher effective tax burden than many people realise.”

Mr Palmer said the changes would particularly affect younger Australians seeking to build wealth and enter the housing market.

“If you are a young Australian trying to get ahead, these policies reduce the reward for taking risks and investing for the future,” he said.

“Younger generations are effectively being asked to accept lower returns than those available to previous generations while facing higher housing costs and greater economic uncertainty.”

Mr Palmer said Australia needed policies that encouraged investment rather than discouraging it.

“At a time when Australia needs more housing, more development and more productive investment, the Government is sending the opposite signal,” he said.

“Developers, investors and business owners need confidence that if they commit capital to projects, the returns will justify the risk.”

Mr Palmer warned that reduced investment activity could have flow-on effects for housing affordability, employment and economic growth.

“Many projects only proceed because investors are prepared to commit capital,” he said.

“If investment becomes less attractive, fewer developments will proceed and housing supply will become even more constrained.”

Mr Palmer said concerns were particularly relevant in high-growth regions such as the Gold Coast, where rising construction costs, labour shortages and population growth were already placing pressure on housing availability.

“The answer to housing affordability is increasing supply, not discouraging investment,” he said.

“The Government should be focused on ensuring housing supply keeps pace with demand and that immigration levels do not exceed available housing stock.”

Mr Palmer also warned that changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing arrangements could further tighten rental markets.

“If investors withdraw from the market, rental supply will decline and rents will inevitably increase,” he said.

“That will make it even harder for Australians to save for a home deposit and enter the property market.”

Mr Palmer said the Government risked creating unintended consequences across the economy if it pursued tax reforms without addressing the underlying causes of housing affordability.

“We need a balanced conversation about aspiration, investment and productivity,” he said.

“Punishing long-term investment without materially increasing housing supply risks making the problem worse, not better.”

United Australia Party Chairman Clive Palmer says One Nation is fast becoming “just another version of the Liberals” following the latest round of high-profile defections to Pauline Hanson’s party.

Former Liberal senator Hollie Hughes and former Liberal vice-president Teena McQueen have now joined One Nation, following the earlier moves of former Liberal senator Cory Bernardi and former Nationals deputy leader Barnaby Joyce.

Mr Palmer said the defections reflected deeper problems within the Coalition and highlighted the absence of genuine policy reform.

“What Australians are seeing is simply the changing of the deck chairs,” Mr Palmer said.

“One Nation is increasingly becoming the Liberal Party under another name.”

Mr Palmer said Australians were looking for new ideas and practical solutions rather than political figures attempting to extend their careers.

“These former Liberals are jumping ship because they know the Liberal Party is gone,” he said.

“It should not be about individuals trying to save their own political careers. Australians are tired of selfish politicians protecting their jobs instead of fighting for the country’s future.”

Mr Palmer said it was disappointing that One Nation appeared focused on recruiting former Liberal identities rather than developing new leadership and policies.

“You would think One Nation could find new talent instead of recycling people from a party that Australians have already rejected,” he said.

“What Australia needs is not a new Liberal Party dressed up in different colours. Australia needs new policies and real answers to make this country grow and prosper.”

Mr Palmer said the United Australia Party’s proposed New Deal for Australia was aimed at addressing the nation’s economic and social challenges through a comprehensive policy platform focused on cost-of-living pressures, housing affordability and declining living standards.

“The New Deal is about restoring prosperity, creating opportunity and ensuring Australians benefit from the wealth of this country,” he said.

“The Liberals are a sinking ship. Australians are looking for a genuine alternative with policies that can rebuild the economy and strengthen the nation’s future.

“Australians need a New Deal.”

So good was their first podcast together that Karl Stefanovic invited Clive Palmer back for a ‘take 2’ to unpack the miserable Federal Budget.

Clive was joined by leading economist Leith Van Onselen to go through the ins and outs of the budget, and to map out what it means to everyday Australians.

As always, it’s informative and entertaining. CLICK HERE to watch.

To watch the first interview between Clive and Karl, CLICK HERE.

Jake Klein is chair of Evolution Mining and executive chair of Endura Mining. In this piece in The Australian, he argues that the government should be prioritising a bipartisan commitment to deliver cheap, globally competitive power.

He says: “The harsh reality is we are going backwards despite our competitive advantage in resources. Our approval process is cumbersome and lengthy, our energy costs are high and likely to go higher, our industrial relations laws are increasingly restrictive and costly, and our investment in key enablers to address these issues – technology and education – is not being incentivised.”

CLICK HERE to read the whole piece.

Clive Palmer sits down with Karl Stefanovic for a wild, wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation on the state of Australia right now – and where he thinks it’s all heading.

From rising cost of living and fuel insecurity to migration, the NDIS and government spending, Clive lays out why he believes Australians are being let down – and what he would do differently. Agree or disagree, this is a conversation that pulls no punches.

It’s a podcast not to miss. CLICK HERE to watch.

United Australia Party Chairman Clive Palmer has confirmed the party’s registration with the Australian Electoral Commission has now been approved, clearing the way for the party to contest the next federal election.

Mr Palmer said the United Australia Party would run candidates in every lower house electorate as well as all senate contests across the country.

“It is time for change. Australians deserve leadership focused on prosperity, opportunity and the long-term future of our nation,” Mr Palmer said.

Mr Palmer said the United Australia Party, which has about 80,000 members nationwide, would campaign on what he described as “priorities for prosperity” designed to address rising living costs and economic stagnation.

“The United Australia Party has real policies that will make a difference to our country,” he said.

“These are not populist slogans. They are policies designed to provide solutions, grow the economy and create wealth for all Australians.”

Mr Palmer said the party’s policy platform, outlined in the New Deal for Australia, included measures aimed at reducing energy costs by allowing all forms of energy generation to compete, increasing the supply of Australian gas for domestic use and lowering the overall cost of living.

The policy framework also proposes major investment to increase housing supply and support home ownership, alongside broader economic reforms aimed at strengthening Australian industry and encouraging greater investment in the domestic economy.

Mr Palmer said the plan also addressed population pressures, regional development and long-term national finances.

“Our focus is on policies that put Australians first, support regional communities and ensure our national resources benefit the Australian people,” he said.

Mr Palmer said the United Australia Party would present a genuine alternative to the major parties at the next election.

“It’s time to stop the rot in Australian politics. A new era is coming,” he said.

United Australia Party Chairman Clive Palmer has outlined his “New Deal” for Australia ahead of the next federal election.

The UAP, which has 80,000 members nationwide, today announced its priorities for prosperity – delivering a comprehensive policy program aimed at addressing rising living costs, housing pressures and declining living standards.

Mr Palmer said many voters had lost confidence in the political system.

“Like you, as a citizen of Australia I’m disgusted by the selfishness of politicians and political parties fighting over their positions and what they might gain from the public purse,” Mr Palmer said.

“This country has enormous wealth and capacity to provide a prosperous future for you and your family. The solution is not just pointing out what is wrong but setting out a program with a pathway to prosperity.”

Mr Palmer said the proposed New Deal comes at a time when hundreds of thousands of Australians were homeless and millions of households were struggling to afford food.

“All this is happening in a nation with enormous resources and opportunity,” he said.

Under the proposal, the UAP would seek to abolish Australia’s Net Zero emissions target, this would reduce energy costs and lower the overall cost of living by allowing all forms of energy generation to compete in the market.

The party is also proposing a 25 per cent export licence on Australian gas sold overseas while exempting gas used for domestic power generation from taxation, with the aim of increasing local supply and reducing electricity prices.

Mr Palmer said the New Deal would introduce a temporary policy of zero immigration, apart from family reunions and limited work permits for major national projects, arguing that current population growth was placing pressure on housing, infrastructure and public services.

The policy platform also includes a proposal to increase pensions and welfare payments by 30 per cent through a new Australian Care Benefit, funded in part by abolishing the National Disability Insurance Scheme and redirecting the savings into broader welfare and health spending.

Health funding would be doubled under the plan, with a focus on expanding hospital capacity, increasing regional health services and making GP visits and other medical carefree through Commonwealth funding.

Mr Palmer said the New Deal also proposed significant changes to the education system, including limiting foreign student numbers, fully funding universities through government support, abolishing student debt and making higher education free and merit-based for Australians.

Housing affordability would be addressed through a proposed $1 trillion national housing program designed to increase supply, fast-track approvals and support home ownership. The plan includes low-interest government-backed loans through a Housing Lending Authority and the development of new transport links to open land for housing within commuting distance of major cities.

The policy framework also proposes a 25 per cent export licence on Australian iron ore shipments, with the revenue dedicated solely to repaying the national debt.

Mr Palmer said Australia’s superannuation system should also be restructured to encourage greater domestic investment, requiring super funds receiving tax concessions to invest more heavily in Australian industry and infrastructure.

Other measures outlined in the New Deal include establishing a national fund to address homelessness and food insecurity, offering tax incentives for food producers who donate to charities, and introducing a 20 per cent income tax concession for people living more than 200 kilometres from capital cities to encourage regional development.

Mr Palmer said the plan also included a review of the public service aimed at reducing duplication between levels of government and improving efficiency.

“Australia needs new solutions to the challenges we face,” he said.

“The New Deal is about using the resources of this country for the benefit of all Australians and setting out a path to a stronger and more prosperous future.”

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