However , a matter of hours later his membership of the party was revoked and Slipper returned to being an independent .
On 11 May 2013 , he joined businessman Clive Palmer 's recently formed Palmer United Party , becoming its first member in federal parliament .
A matter of hours later Clive Palmer 's membership of the party was revoked and Slipper returned to being an independent .
On 11 May 2013 , he joined businessman Clive Palmer 's recently formed Palmer United Party , becoming its first member in federal parliament .