Media Releases

Federal Leader of the United Australia Party, Clive Palmer, has announced the appointment of projects manager Colin Thompson as Shadow Minister for Resources and Energy. Mr Thompson is the United Australia Party’s federal candidate for Dawson on the North Queensland ...

Jim Starkey the great-grandson of former Australian Prime Minister and United Australia Party founder Joseph Lyons, will run as the UAP’s candidate in the division of Clark, the party’s Tasmanian Senate leader Kevin Morgan announced today. Mr Morgan said it ...

Domestic violence advocate Cindy Duncan has been appointed the United Australia Party’s Shadow Minister for the Status of Women, Federal Leader Clive Palmer announced today. The United Australia Party’s candidate for the New England electorate, Ms Duncan benefited first hand ...

Former Adelaide United A-League star Kristian Rees has been appointed the United Australia Party’s Shadow Minister for Community Services, Federal Leader Clive Palmer announced today. Mr Rees, 39, is also the United Australia Party’s lead candidate for the Senate for ...

Federal Leader of the United Australia Party, Clive Palmer, has announced the appointment of medical worker and former elected councillor Suellen Wrightson as Shadow Minister for Families. Ms Wrightson has a strong political background having campaigned as a Federal Senate ...

The United Australia Party’s federal candidate for Leichhardt, Jen Sackley, has been appointed Shadow Immigration Minister, Clive Palmer announced today. With a degree majoring in social sciences and a masters in social work, along with experience in running both state ...

Federal Leader of the United Australia Party, Clive Palmer, has announced the appointment of the party’s WA Senate candidate leader and National Director James McDonald as Shadow Education Minister. Mr McDonald has extensive international business experience and has been involved ...

The United Australia Party’s Senate Leader, Brian Burston, has been appointed Shadow Minister for Defence, Federal Leader, Clive Palmer announced today. “An experienced Senator committed to the safety and security of all Australians, Brian Burston is the perfect choice for ...

Federal Leader of the United Australia Party, Clive Palmer, has announced the appointment of business owner Russel Sewell as Shadow Treasurer. Raised in Perth and with qualifications in software automation, Mr Sewell has worked internationally in Hong Kong and China. ...

Federal Leader of the United Australia Party, Clive Palmer, has announced the appointment of long-term government executive and mental health advocate Patrick Hardwick as the Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Ageing. Mr Hardwick has worked as a senior commonwealth ...