Charles Perrottet repeatedly denies taking payments from developer for political outcomes in Icac hearing
Charles Perrottet, brother of a former NSW premier, is testifying before an anti-corruption inquiry regarding allegations of receiving illegal donations from a property developer. He denies the claims, asserting that he misled the developer about his ability to influence political outcomes to secure payments for lobbying work.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding political integrity, lobbying practices, and the influence of property developers in Australian state politics.
Charles Perrottet outside the Icac hearing in Sydney where he is giving evidence. Photograph: Nadir Kinani/AAP Charles Perrottet outside the Icac hearing in Sydney where he is giving evidence. Photograph: Nadir Kinani/AAP Independent Commission Against Corruption Charles Perrottet repeatedly denies taking payments from developer for political outcomes in Icac hearing Brother of the former premier says he lied to developer Jean Nassif about doing political work for him and rejects accusation he is fabricating evidence
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Charles Perrottet has repeatedly denied taking payments from the property developer Jean Nassif to achieve political outcomes for him, telling a corruption inquiry he cannot explain a message sent after a Nassif development was refused, which said: “Charles fucked this whole thing.”
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