Palmer Referenced: Uap Preferences and Labor Figures

palmer referenced: In a prepared statement read out to journalists on Monday, Palmer referenced a series of conversations he claims he had with Labor figures about UAP preferences, and declared Bill Shorten's repeated lies about preferences confirm my judgment that he's not morally fit to be prime minister of Australia . Campaigning ahead of Monday night's first leader's debate, Morrison was asked whether he sought assurances that Queensland Nickel workers would be paid not just the remaining 7m but also the 70m picked up by taxpayers before striking the recent preference deal with Palmer and the UAP. Question mark over eligibility of at least 19 Clive Palmer candidates Read more Morrison didn't answer the question he was asked, telling reporters Palmer put that money aside as I understand and the other matters are being pursued through the courts, according to The Guardian. Those matters are going through the court. Morrison's deflection on the hustings in Perth came as Palmer resumed his criticisms of the ALP, suggesting Labor was saying one thing but doing another on preferences. The prime minister then advised Labor which has been intensely critical of the UAP preference deal to take a chill pill on this discussion . Separately in Brisbane, Palmer appeared at a press conference and read a statement and then departed before taking any questions. What bothers me about the Labor party is their willingness to lie repeatedly and that must to me be an indication of dishonesty, Palmer said. While Labor has been blasting the Liberals for days about dealing with Palmer given his parliamentary record and corporate controversies, Palmer on Monday detailed several contacts with Labor figures about UAP preferences, including the Queensland senator Anthony Chisholm, and a former Labor minister who he did not name. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.