Charles Perrottet denies asking brother as premier to appoint cabinet minister, Icac hears
Summary
Charles Perrottet told a corruption investigation that he did not ask his brother, Dominic Perrottet, the Premier of New South Wales (NSW), to appoint a cabinet minister for a property developer’s benefit. The inquiry is examining claims that Charles Perrottet and others received illegal donations in exchange for political favors related to property development disputes.Key Facts
- Charles Perrottet denies requesting his brother, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet, to appoint a minister to help a property developer.
- The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating alleged corruption involving NSW Liberal Party members and donations from developer Jean Nassif or his company.
- Jean Nassif said in intercepted calls that Dominic Perrottet was “my boy” and that certain ministers would be removed to favor Nassif’s interests.
- Dominic Perrottet is not a suspect and is not accused of wrongdoing in this inquiry.
- The investigation includes claims that $2 million in prohibited donations were linked to efforts to harm former minister David Elliott’s career and remove building commissioner David Chandler.
- Charles Perrottet said he did not discuss cabinet picks with his brother after he became premier, except once about increasing women in the cabinet.
- Former minister Eleni Petinos, who was involved in related events, is not accused of wrongdoing but testified she may have been used by others.
- David Chandler resigned amid concerns related to Petinos but later reversed his resignation; neither is a focus of ICAC allegations.
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