Peter Foster faces court on the Gold Coast, slams fraud-related charges as 'bogus'

 Peter Foster has foreshadowed legal action against the Queensland Police Service following his footy-tackle-style arrest in Port Douglas two years ago.

But in an unexpected move, Mr Foster said any compensation awarded to him would be donated to charity.

"I'm very unhappy with the way [they arrested me] on the Queensland beach," Mr Foster said.

"And that may see action for compensation."

Mr Foster made the comments outside Southport Magistrates Court following a brief mention of his criminal charges on Thursday.

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