One of the richest men in Australia, Clive Palmer wears many hats. He is a businessman, a member of the Australian Parliament and he even managed to establish his own political party. He was born to working class parents, but after putting in some hard work and receiving his real estate license, he began making a profit from property development. But, his aspirations went beyond that and Palmer began dabbling in politics. During this time, he worked to establish contacts in influential places and began setting up his own businesses, such as the one he is most known for today – Mineralogy. Though he is considered a mining tycoon, his interests have also stretched out into the tourism industry with a variety of resorts that bear his name. By assisting the less fortunate by giving back his time and his earnings, he has proven to have a nurturing side. He is a supporter of medicine research, as well. Although clearly a man who is invested in his career, he has also married and started a family. He appears to value his downtime, and he is an avid sports fan. He even sponsors a few teams. To know more about his life and works read on