The Federal Court examination of the collapse of the Queensland Nickel refinery will continue, after a failed bid to stop it.

Former federal MP and Queensland Nickel owner Clive Palmer’s lawyers sought an adjournment this week to allow the High Court to hear an application by Mr Palmer to keep liquidators from examining further.

But Federal Court registrar Murray Belcher has ruled Mr Palmer's examination will continue.

Mr Palmer was last month rebuked by Federal Court Justice Andrew Greenwood for filing a “salacious” affidavit aimed at avoiding questioning over the Queensland Nickel collapse.

Justice Greenwood rejected the affidavit, saying it included “irrelevant” assertions about political conduct and perceived bias.

When questioning resumed, Mr Palmer was asked about the decision to place Queensland Nickel into voluntary administration, and how heavily he was involved.

“It wasn't my role to play,” he said.

“Absolutely not. What rubbish.”

Tom Sullivan QC questioned Mr Palmer about receiving personal insolvency advice in December 2015.

Mr Palmer answered: “Not that I'm aware of.”

The court heard mining giant Glencore questioned the financial stability of Queensland Nickel in a letter last December, raising concerns about insolvency.

Mr Palmer said he had not seen the letter.

“I don't know anything about this document. I've never seen this document as far as I can recall,” he said.