Who is H Fong, the man authorising the flurry of annoying Trumpet of Patriots text messages in Australia?
Unsolicited texts authorised by Harry Fong, a Senate candidate for Queensland and ‘highly respected barrister’ who befriended Clive Palmer in 1970sWhy am I getting Trumpet of Patriots ‘spam’ text messages? Are they legal – and can I stop them?Polls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians have been infuriated this election cycle, yet again, by a deluge of unsolicited text messages from a political party associated with Clive Palmer.“You don’t need to be welcomed to your own country, 3% home loans Vote 1 Trumpet of Patriots,” some of the texts read.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

Unsolicited texts authorised by Harry Fong, a Senate candidate for Queensland and ‘highly respected barrister’ who befriended Clive Palmer in 1970s
- Why am I getting Trumpet of Patriots ‘spam’ text messages? Are they legal – and can I stop them?
- Polls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorer
- Party policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverage
- Get our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcast
Australians have been infuriated this election cycle, yet again, by a deluge of unsolicited text messages from a political party associated with Clive Palmer.
“You don’t need to be welcomed to your own country, 3% home loans Vote 1 Trumpet of Patriots,” some of the texts read.
Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...