Brian Burston

Clive Palmer outed as secret backer of anti-jab class action against Telstra

For a billionaire best known for his eccentric, attention-seeking behaviour, Clive Palmer sometimes tries very hard to avoid the spotlight.

1 year ago
David Estcourt and Kishor Napier-Raman

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Defamation

Pauline Hanson did not defame sexual harasser, court rules

An appeal court overturned former senator Brian Burston’s $250,000 defamation win and said he had repeatedly inflicted “unwanted and unwelcome verbal and physical sexual behaviour” on two female staff members.

August 16, 2023
Michaela Whitbourn

Defamation

Sexual harasser should not receive one cent in defamation case: Pauline Hanson

Former senator Brian Burston should not receive damages after a judge found he sexually harassed two staff members but did not sexually abuse them, a court heard.

May 16, 2023
Michaela Whitbourn

Brian Burston was elected with One Nation but defected to the crossbench and then joined Clive Palmer's party.

Defamation

Judge orders Pauline Hanson pay $250,000 to former senator who harassed staff

Former senator Brian Burston sexually harassed female staff members but One Nation leader Pauline Hanson must pay him $250,000 in damages, a court has ruled.

October 19, 2022
Michaela Whitbourn

Under the expenses spotlight: former United Australia Party senator Brian Burston.

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Political expenses

Former senator Brian Burston charged taxpayers $10,000 for trip to Broome in final days

An expert in political expenses says the case fails the "pub test" and shows how new, tightened rules can still be exploited.

December 8, 2019
Michael Koziol

Brian Burston says Clive Palmer has "a kind heart" and wants what's best for Australia.

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Brian Burston defends Clive Palmer saying he 'has a kind heart'

The former One Nation senator has since joined Palmer's United Australia Party and believes it could win as many as six Senate seats.

April 26, 2019
Dana McCauley

Damien Costas, publisher of Australian Penthouse, who underwrote both the Nigel Farage and Milo Yiannopoulos tours of Australia.

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CBD Melbourne: Penthouse the centrefold of the accounts

And an update on Penthouse publisher turned alt-right poster boy promoter Damien Costas, who is being pursued in two states by angry creditors who claim they’ve been left out of pocket.