Political yarns from a property tycoon

Political yarns from a property tycoonScrap stamp duty, embrace offshore investment and focus on growing the economy says businessman and politician Clive Palmer, sharing the secrets of his success with a packed crowd of young property professionals last week.The Property Council’s Future Directions crowd lapped up the life lessons, business tips and political yarns from the property tycoon, mining billionaire and serial entrepreneur, who clearly enjoyed taking the stage for an exclusive interview with Property Council chief executive Ken Morrison.From sleeping on the floor during his university days to selling real estate, and from driving a Mustang on the Gold Coast to his current wheeling-and-dealing in business and politics, Palmer reflected on why business people make the best politicians. “I think the people who go into politics don’t have an experience in growth,” he said, arguing that politicians have three choices – “cutting, borrowing or growing.””Growing is a lot harder than cutting or borrowing,” he mused, but unquestionably the path Australia must take to tackle the challenges we face and capitalise on the opportunities within our grasp.From 1 to 26 October, the Property Council’s Future Directions forum will host the Breakfast with the Boss series, a rare opportunity to hear from some of the industry’s most influential property leaders in an intimate and informal setting.Register today to enjoy an exclusive boardroom breakfast with just 12-15 participants and learn how Investa’s Group Executive Ming Long, JLL’s CEO Stephen Conry and the City of Sydney’s CEO, Monica Barone – among others – climbed the career ladder.