Clive Palmer and his Trumpet of Patriots party will officially launch their campaign on the Sunshine Coast today, with a focus on cost-of-living and bringing “common sense” policy to Canberra.
Mr Palmer has spent millions of dollars on federal election campaigns, with the May 3 poll no different as he seeks to gain more than one seat.
Since he vowed at a recent National Press Club address to bombard Australians with advertising, billboards and video advertisements have come thick and fast across the Australian physical and digital landscape.
The billionaire was successful in getting Victorian senator Ralph Babet elected to the upper house in 2022 as the United Australia Party’s only representative.
Only having one voice in federal parliament has not dampened his enthusiasm as the entire legion of Trumpet of Patriots candidates will be flown to Coolum for the campaign launch.
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It will feature speeches from Mr Palmer, federal leader Suellen Wrightson and candidates from across the country.
American political commentator Tucker Carlson will also feature in the event via a feed.
The political party has committed to driving down cost of living through high-speed rail, allowing Australians to access superannuation for a housing deposit and capping interest rates at 3 per cent.
Other policies include establishing a department of government efficiency, akin to the one set up in the United States, and cutting immigration to “sustainable” levels.
Part of the party’s immigration policy includes limiting foreign buyers from purchasing Australian homes and prime agricultural land.
Mr Palmer is also calling for the abolition of net zero and Paris Agreement targets.
“Australia needs common-sense solutions, not professional politicians who are out of touch with the struggles of everyday Australians,” he said.
“The Trumpet of Patriots is committed to policies that put people first and restore fairness to the housing market.”
Speaking in Canberra on Thursday, Mr Palmer accused the major parties of staging the most boring election campaign he could recall.
He said his party would preference them last in the seats they held.
Locally, the party will have Gregory Ryzy and Denis Fricot as election candidates for Fairfax and Fisher respectively.
