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Checked by RMIT ABC Fact Check31 Aug 2021Australia Health

Clive Palmer, United Australia Party Chair

“Clive Palmer confirmed today that the actions [of] Premier Mark McGowan to introduce an interstate vaccination passport for people travelling to WA was in breach of section 117 of the Australian constitution,".”

RMIT ABC Fact Check rated this: Doubtful

RMIT ABC Fact Check says: Mr Palmer's claim is doubtful. Experts told Fact Check that in order to mount a successful challenge to WA's border restrictions under section 117 of the constitution, Mr Palmer would need to demonstrate discrimination …

Checked by RMIT ABC Fact Check21 May 2020Australia Health

Clive Palmer

“On the 2 April 2020, Australia's Minister for Health, Greg Hunt announced hydroxychloroquine would be made available if doctors wish to use it to treat COVID-19 patients who are in Australian hospitals. Since that time, Australia's death rate from COVID-19 has been the lowest in the world and the curve has flattened.”

RMIT ABC Fact Check rated this: Baseless