Sydney Morning Herald | 'Not enough legislation': Clive Palmer defends skipping parliament sitting days Sydney Morning Herald The Pulse Live: Judith Ireland blogs from Parliament. Businessman MP Clive Palmer has defended skipping parliamentary sitting days by accusing the Abbott government of not presenting enough legislation for debate. Labor, Greens and other independent ... Ad man Palmer Fairfax MP Clive Palmer defends federal parliamentary attendance Clive Palmer under fire for repeatedly missing Parliament |