Avani Prabhakar

1 month ago | forbes.com.au | Samuel Hussey |Avani Prabhakar |Glenn Llopis

The mining magnate's 'Trumpet of Patriots' party failed to win a single seat in the 2025 federal election, despite a record-breaking ad blitz and a maligned nationwide SMS campaign. Key Takeaways Clive Palmer's Trumpet of Patriots secured just 1.85% of the national vote and failed to win a single seat in the House of Representatives. Despite reportedly spending up to $60 million on advertising - including over $6 million on YouTube and Meta - Palmer's new party made no electoral gains.