Clive Palmer loses bid to halt criminal proceedings over alleged fraud and dishonesty

Queensland's court of appeal dismisses applications by Clive Palmer and his Coolum resort relating to charges brought by corporate watchdog

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Billionaire businessman Clive Palmer has failed in his bid to halt criminal proceedings including fraud and dishonesty.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic) brought charges against Palmer and his Leisure Coolum resort in February 2018 alleging fraud and dishonesty.

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