Charles Perrottet Denies Brother Premier Appointment Request at Icac 2026

The Icac inquiry into alleged corruption in the NSW Liberals heard Charles Perrottet deny asking his brother, then-premier Dominic Perrottet, to appoint a cabinet minister for property developer Jean Nassif. The corruption watchdog is investigating claims of prohibited donations and political favours involving conservative factional figures.

Icac Inquiry: Charles Perrottet's Denial

Charles Perrottet, the younger brother of former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet, told the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) on Friday that he never requested his brother to appoint a cabinet minister to benefit developer Jean Nassif. The denial comes amid an intercepted phone call where Nassif referred to Dominic Perrottet as “my boy” days before he became premier.

Dominic Perrottet is not a person of interest in the inquiry and faces no allegations of wrongdoing. However, the commission is examining whether Charles Perrottet, Jeremy Greenwood, and Christian Ellis received prohibited donations totalling $2 million from Nassif or his company Toplace between 2020 and 2023 in exchange for political outcomes.

Alleged Political Outcomes and Donations

The alleged outcomes included damaging the career of former NSW Liberal minister David Elliott, who opposed Nassif's developments, and removing former building commissioner David Chandler, who scrutinised defects in Toplace apartments. The phone call, lawfully intercepted by police on 2 October 2021, was played to the commission, three days before Dominic Perrottet was chosen as premier by Liberal MPs.

Key Takeaways from the Hearing

• Charles Perrottet denies asking his brother to appoint a cabinet minister for Nassif.
• Intercepted phone call reveals Nassif calling Dominic Perrottet “my boy” before premiership.
• Icac investigates $2m in alleged prohibited donations to NSW Liberal figures.
• Dominic Perrottet is not accused of any wrongdoing in the inquiry.

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The hearing continues as Icac examines the extent of Nassif's influence over political decisions in NSW. The commission's findings could have significant implications for the Liberal Party and public trust in political integrity.

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