The WA government legislated itself a win in its dispute with Clive Palmer — and put itself above the law
- Written by Lorraine Finlay, Lecturer in Law, Murdoch University

The events of the past few days in Western Australia have been extraordinary as the protracted conflict between the government and mining billionaire Clive Palmer reached a fever pitch.
Premier Mark McGowan declared the state is “in a war” with Palmer, and, in turn, Palmer has called for the premier to be jailed.
While...