An interesting situation is developing with an approval for a $6 billion coal mine granted to Clive Palmer's company yesterday. As the leader of a party soon to hold the balance of power in the senate, it will be interesting to note whether Palmer's co operation with the government in assisting passage of bills through the senate is linked in any way to government policies that further his business interests. Not that Mr Palmer's move into politics would be motivated by anything other than altruism and the national interest.
