Clive Palmer’s massive advertising spend fails to translate into election success for United Australia party

UAP vote increases slightly to around 4.7% but was exceeded by the One Nation vote

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Clive Palmer's mammoth campaign spend of close to $100m has failed to deliver his party results, with its primary vote failing to reach 5% across the country.

In both regional and metropolitan areas, the United Australia vote increased slightly to about 4.7%, and was strongest in Queensland where it polled close to 6%.