Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly ‘ventilating dirt’ on fugitive developer’s adversaries, Icac hears
The New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating allegations that Charles Perrottet, brother of the former premier, shared sensitive information to assist fugitive developer Jean Nassif. Former MP Chris Spence testified that Perrottet may have been attempting to influence political outcomes by undermining government officials.
Why it matters
The inquiry highlights potential corruption and the influence of property developers on state-level political decision-making in Australia.
Charles Perrottet leaves Icac in Sydney. The inquiry has heard he was “quite good at strategy” and may have been trying to help a property developer. Photograph: AAP Charles Perrottet leaves Icac in Sydney. The inquiry has heard he was “quite good at strategy” and may have been trying to help a property developer. Photograph: AAP Independent Commission Against Corruption Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly shared ‘dirt’ including secret phone recording of minister, Icac hears Charles Perrottet appeared to be furthering fugitive developer Jean Nassif’s interests by undermining adversaries, a former NSW MP claims
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