Monday, April 30

Palmer to challenge for Swan's seat

Queensland mining magnate Clive Palmer has denied tempting fate as he revealed plans to run against Wayne Swan for federal parliament on the same day he announced a deal to build a modern version of the doomed Titanic.

The controversial billionaire - who has a record of backtracking after high-profile announcements - revealed the plans in two separate press conferences in Brisbane today.

Mr Palmer said he had put in an expression of interest to stand for Queensland's Liberal National Party (LNP) in the Brisbane seat of Lilley at the next election.

He denied the move was a stunt, declaring it "a factual reality".

"I have done this because the Treasurer and myself both have clear different visions of where this country should go," he said.

"I believe we should be getting bigger and stronger, creating more wealth for our people, so that we have more money to distribute to the things that need to be done in this country.

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