‘We execute the prick’: Charles Perrottet plotted political downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears
Summary
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) is investigating claims that Charles Perrottet planned to damage a political opponent’s career after his brother, Dominic Perrottet, became New South Wales premier in 2021. The inquiry is looking at whether Charles and others took illegal political donations from a property developer to influence political outcomes within the NSW Liberal Party.Key Facts
- Charles Perrottet wrote about plans to harm a Liberal minister’s career shortly after his brother Dominic Perrottet became NSW premier in October 2021.
- The phrase “we execute the prick once party room is over” appeared in messages between Charles and his wife Anita Perrottet.
- Icac is investigating whether Charles Perrottet and others received illegal donations from fugitive property developer Jean Nassif.
- David Elliott, a former Liberal police minister, was allegedly targeted for political damage connected to these donations.
- Dominic Perrottet is not named as a person of interest and is not accused of wrongdoing in the investigation.
- Anita Perrottet told Icac she could not recall the details or meaning of the controversial messages.
- Evidence shows Charles Perrottet and others expected to share $2 million from Jean Nassif.
- Elliott was moved from police minister to transport minister and later retired after losing party support and his seat was abolished.
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