Charles Perrottet becomes Icac’s main character amid claims of hidden payments and political hit jobs
Charles Perrottet, brother of a former NSW premier, is testifying before the Independent Commission Against Corruption regarding his involvement with fugitive developer Jean Nassif. The inquiry focuses on allegations of secret payments and political influence peddling within the Hills Shire council.
Why it matters
The case highlights systemic corruption risks in property development and the intersection of political influence and private financial gain in Australian governance.
Charles Perrottet giving evidence at Icac in Sydney. Photograph: Icac Charles Perrottet giving evidence at Icac in Sydney. Photograph: Icac Independent Commission Against Corruption Charles Perrottet becomes Icac’s main character amid claims of hidden payments and political hit jobs The brother of former premier questioned over what, if anything, was done in return for $2m from developer turned fugitive Jean Nassif
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Anne Davies Fri 28 Aug 2026 11.00 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Finally, we are hearing from one of the central characters, Charles Perrottet, in a saga that has occupied the Independent Commission against Corruption (Icac) for nearly four years.
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