Charles Perrottet appeared before the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) this week to address his professional relationship with property developer Jean Nassif. The inquiry is currently examining allegations of corruption within the state’s political and development sectors. A central point of the testimony involved a May 2021 dinner meeting held at the Nobu restaurant in Melbourne’s Crown Casino.

During the proceedings, Charles Perrottet denied allegations that he had solicited money from Nassif in exchange for political influence or favorable outcomes. The inquiry also addressed the status of Jean Nassif, who is currently considered a fugitive and is residing in Lebanon. While Nassif was originally scheduled to provide testimony via videolink, the commission heard that he has since withdrawn from that arrangement. The inquiry continues to probe whether political access was traded for financial gain, with investigators scrutinizing the nature of the interactions between Perrottet and the developer during the 2021 period.