The Palmer United Party (PUP) is an Australian political party that was formed by mining magnate Clive Palmer in April 2013. The party was formed as the United Australia Party, and brands itself as a revival of the historic party of that name. However, it adopted its current name a month after its founding to fast track registration and to avoid a conflict with a similarly named party. On 23 September 2016, the PUP applied for deregistration in all states. A party spokesperson stated that the party was set up as and would remain a federal party, but no longer contest state elections.