Jean-Claude Perrottet had ‘passion’ for factional work, ICAC hears evidence of ‘dodgy branches’
Jean-Claude Perrottet testified before a corruption inquiry regarding his involvement in factional work and the financial support provided to political associates. He admitted to exaggerating claims about a colleague's salary during a heated exchange.
Why it matters
The testimony provides insight into internal political party dynamics and potential misuse of funds, which is a matter of public interest and government accountability.
Jean-Claude Perrottet told the commission he was “frustrated” because he felt he wasn’t being fairly financially supported by the Reformers for doing factional work.
Messages showed to the corruption inquiry showed the Perrottet brother felt he was getting “screwed” because he was doing what he considered to be a considerable amount of work to recruit members and further the cause of the Reformers, without getting paid fairly.
He also messaged to fellow Reformers: “$135k for Rob [Assaf] to work for faction.”
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