Inside knowledge or ‘making stuff up’? Charles Perrottet’s advice to Jean Nassif put under microscope by Icac
Summary
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating Charles Perrottet, brother of former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet, over allegations of improper influence and payments related to fast-track government approvals for developments owned by fugitive developer Jean Nassif. Charles Perrottet has testified that he gave unpaid advice through a consultancy and denied wrongdoing, while ICAC probes meetings and payments linked to expedited development approvals during the Covid-19 pandemic.Key Facts
- ICAC is investigating Charles Perrottet, Jeremy Greenwood, and Christian Ellis for allegedly receiving $2 million from developer Jean Nassif, violating NSW laws banning political donations from developers.
- Jean Nassif is a fugitive and owns multiple property developments, some of which may have been fast-tracked for approval under a new government process.
- Charles Perrottet admitted to giving general advice to Nassif but says he was not paid personally; payments were made to his wife.
- ICAC is examining a 2019 meeting where a "1%" payment was discussed, possibly linked to the value of Nassif’s fast-tracked properties.
- NSW introduced a fast-track approval process in April 2020 to speed up construction projects that could create jobs quickly during the Covid-19 economic slowdown.
- The fast-track process prioritized well-advanced projects with job creation potential and was rolled out in phases, including government and private projects.
- There are allegations Nassif tried to influence political outcomes, including removing a building commissioner and local Liberal councillors.
- Dominic Perrottet is not a target of the ICAC investigation.
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