Charles Perrottet told fugitive developer plan at Nobu dinner to have NSW MP ‘on his knees’, Icac hears
An inquiry by the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating allegations of illegal political donations involving developer Jean Nassif and Liberal party figures. Charles Perrottet testified regarding his interactions with the developer, denying requests for payments in exchange for political outcomes.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights potential systemic corruption and the influence of property developers on political decision-making in New South Wales.
The Icac inquiry has heard Charles Perrottet sent a message to Jean Nassif in which he thanked him ‘for all your support’. Photograph: Nadir Kinani/AAP The Icac inquiry has heard Charles Perrottet sent a message to Jean Nassif in which he thanked him ‘for all your support’. Photograph: Nadir Kinani/AAP New South Wales Charles Perrottet told fugitive developer plan at Nobu dinner to have NSW MP ‘on his knees’, Icac hears Liberal party figure tells inquiry he never asked Jean Nassif ‘for payments for political outcomes’ as lawyer tells him she is ‘gobsmacked’ by his ‘obfuscation’
Prefer the Guardian on Google The younger brother of Dominic Perrottet has insisted he never asked a fugitive property developer for money for political outcomes – including at a meeting at fine-dining restaurant Nobu in Crown Casino, an inquiry has heard.
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