UAP is lite green

Originally posted by ex bull: ↑

Check out their policies and spot the green current running down its spine.

Policies[edit]
Party officials should not be lobbyists, thereby taking a strong position on paid political lobbyists.^[84]
Establish anemissions tradingscheme, another form ofcarbon pricing, that will not come into effect until other countries – United States, China, European Union, Japan and South Korea – also establish such a scheme.^[85]^[86]
Revising the current Australian government refugee policy to ensure Australia is protected and refugees are given opportunities for a better future and lifestyle.^[84]
Creating mineral wealth to continuously contribute to the welfare of the Australian community. This will be achieved by utilising mineral resources from Queensland and Western Australia, and incentives from the Commonwealth of Australia to establish downstream processing in the States of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia; and exporting products at a higher dollar value, thereby creating more revenue, jobs, tax and more facilities.^[84]
Establishing a system where people create wealth in various parts of the country and for that wealth to flow back to the community that generates the wealth.^[84]
Closing down detention centres for asylum-seeker boat arrivals: "... abolish the detention camps, restore our navy to its traditional role, save the lives of children and families, keep families together and recognise the legitimate rights of those that have a lawful reason for entering Australia."^[87]
Moving towards free trade and closer economic relations with Asia.^[87]
Decentralisation and regional self-government, such as anew North Queensland state.^[88]^[89]
Encouraging competitive markets by restricting monopoly and prohibiting unfair trading practices.^[87]
Abolish higher education fees.^[90]
“There needs to be a fundamental change in Australia to ensure our prosperous future and that is why the Palmer United Party is committed to reducing taxes, stimulating our economy and providing Australians with access to basic services.”
Reduce taxes and abolish the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and cut tax on the second job to 50% of what is currently paid. “Reducing taxes will mean more money for Australians and will see people begin to spend again, this will stimulate growth and our economy,” Palmer said. “FBT is a negative tax and by abolishing it we will automatically inject $4 billion into the Australian economy. Our policy to cut tax on the second job to 50 per cent of what is paid at the moment will help hardworking Australians who are trying to provide for their families but are being over-taxed by the government."
Palmer said the party will also move to increase the aged pension by 20 per cent and will inject $80 billion into the health budget right across Australia. “Currently Australian pensioners are paid less than what asylum seekers are paid a fortnight. This is a disgrace and by increasing the aged pension by 20 per cent the Palmer United Party will provide pensioners with an additional $150 a fortnight.” Mr Palmer said another disgrace for Australia is the state of the health system right across the nation. “Australians are dying in hospital corridors and waiting rooms and many families do not have access to the simplest of health services like GPs and dentists,” he said. “This has got to stop, and this is why the Palmer United Party will inject $80 billion into the health budget right across Australia so that all Australians have access to a first class health system wherever they may live.^[91]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clive_Palmer%27s_United_Australia_Party

True there are some worthwhile points. eg We desperately need a new political party based on science and principles.

Accepting a carbon tax, accepting queue jumpers, is a bridge too far. The claim that they will cut taxes yet give a pension increase means either more borrowings or cutting areas like defence.

Methinks a lot more work needs to be done here.

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I wouldn't take much notice of anything Palmer or Kelly says on policy matters as they are both full of dung.

Clive now wants to end the vaccine roll out and reckons vaccines for covid aren't necessary, then refuses to say if he's had the jab! Of course the slob has.