Charles Perrottet denies asking brother as premier to appoint cabinet minister, Icac hears
Charles Perrottet testified before the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) in New South Wales, denying allegations that he asked his brother, former Premier Dominic Perrottet, to appoint a cabinet minister to benefit a property developer. The inquiry is investigating claims of prohibited political donations.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding political corruption and the influence of property developers on government appointments in Australia.
Charles Perrottet told Icac that claims by developer Jean Nassif heard on an intercepted phone call were not consistent with promises allegedly made to Nassif. Photograph: Nadir Kinani/AAP Charles Perrottet told Icac that claims by developer Jean Nassif heard on an intercepted phone call were not consistent with promises allegedly made to Nassif. Photograph: Nadir Kinani/AAP New South Wales politics Charles Perrottet denies asking brother as premier to appoint cabinet minister, Icac hears Charles says claims by developer Jean Nassif in an intercepted phone call that ‘we’re reshuffling the government’ did not reflect promises allegedly made to Nassif
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