Premier Mark McGowan deals a minor blow to Clive Palmer defamation case
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The war of words that erupted between Queensland mining heavyweight-turned-politician Clive Palmer and the West Australian Premier Mark McGowan at the height of COVID-19 fears last year will continue to trial, with both parties claiming to have had their reputations tarnished.
Mr Palmer is suing Mr McGowan over six statements made against him from July 30 to August 14, during what came to be known as the $30 billion WA border war that was fought before the High Court of Australia. Mr Palmer claimed he was depicted as “the enemy of West Australia”, with Mr McGowan alleging the billionaire wanted to “bankrupt the state”.
Premier Mark McGowan deals a minor blow to Clive Palmer defamation case
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The war of words that erupted between Queensland mining heavyweight-turned-politician Clive Palmer and the West Australian Premier Mark McGowan at the height of COVID-19 fears last year will continue to trial, with both parties claiming to have had their reputations tarnished.
Mr Palmer is suing Mr McGowan over six statements made against him from July 30 to August 14, during what came to be known as the $30 billion WA border war that was fought before the High Court of Australia. Mr Palmer claimed he was depicted as “the enemy of West Australia”, with Mr McGowan alleging the billionaire wanted to “bankrupt the state”.
The 31-year-old tennis player, who would have represented France, was banned due to “deeply inappropriate behavior,” via the Australian Associated Press on Friday (April 23).
Following headlines for his conduct on and off the court, and his outward contempt for the safety restrictions surrounding the sport amid the
pandemic, he has been banned from competing.
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The 31-year-old tennis player, who would have represented France, was banned due to “deeply inappropriate behavior,” via the Australian Associated Press on Friday (April 23).
Following headlines for his conduct on and off the court, and his outward contempt for the safety restrictions surrounding the sport amid the
pandemic, he has been banned from competing.
Find out why…
Last month on Instagram,
Benoit complained that the sport had become “sad, boring and ridiculous,” and said he hoped to lose in the first round of each tournament so he could escape life in a bubble.