Jean Nassif allegedly wanted to use Perrottet brothers to influence government decisions, ICAC hears
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption has launched an inquiry into alleged breaches of electoral funding laws involving developer Jean Nassif. The commission is investigating claims that Nassif attempted to influence government decisions through the brothers of former premier Dominic Perrottet.
Why it matters
The inquiry addresses potential corruption and the integrity of political donation systems in Australian state politics.
Peggy Dwyer SC told the commission electoral funding laws played a "vital role in minimising the risk of corruption". ( Supplied: ICAC )
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption has begun its public inquiry into alleged breaches of state electoral funding laws over political donations.
The inquiry's first witness, hotelier and lawyer Michael O'Hara, was asked about payments disguised as consultancy fees rather than political donations.
Several figures at the centre of the investigation have so far declined to give evidence at the inquiry, which is slated to run for eight weeks.
Link copied Share Share article The corruption watchdog has heard that fugitive developer Jean Nassif allegedly sought to use former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet's brothers to influence government decisions.
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating alleged breaches of state electoral funding laws and possible corrupt conduct.
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