Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly shared ‘dirt’ including secret phone recording of minister, Icac hears
Summary
Dominic Perrottet’s brother, Charles Perrottet, allegedly shared secret audio recordings and other information to help a property developer, Jean Nassif, gain political favors. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) is investigating whether Liberal Party members accepted donations from Nassif in exchange for political influence, including removing officials and harming careers.Key Facts
- Charles Perrottet shared secret audio recordings with Chris Spence, a former Liberal MP and staffer, in 2021.
- One recording allegedly involved a property developer, Jean Nassif, arranging a payment for an occupation certificate.
- Another recording was a secret phone recording of a former NSW Liberal minister criticizing Dominic Perrottet.
- Icac is investigating if Nassif gave donations to Liberal figures to get political outcomes like removing a building commissioner and damaging a minister’s career.
- Chris Spence said Charles Perrottet seemed to act in Nassif’s interests but denied knowing any full plans at the time.
- The inquiry involves members of the NSW Liberal Party and focuses on potential corruption and influence by a fugitive property developer.
- Dominic Perrottet is currently the NSW premier, and his brother Charles is connected to the controversy, but no direct wrongdoing by Dominic is stated.
- The investigation is ongoing, with witnesses expected to appear and provide more evidence.
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