Charles Perrottet told fugitive developer plan at Nobu dinner to have NSW MP ‘on his knees’, Icac hears

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Published: 2026-09-01T08:11:16.553Z • Permanent link

Dominic Perrottet's younger brother Charles Perrottet has told an inquiry that he discussed a plan with Jean Nassif, a fugitive developer, at a dinner at Nobu in Sydney. According to the inquiry, Charles Perrottet had been told by his brother that he wanted to 'have an NSW MP on his knees'. Charles Perrottet denied ever asking Jean Nassif for payments in exchange for political outcomes. He claimed he never asked for anything in return for his support of her development plans. Jean Nassif's lawyer told the inquiry that Charles Perrottet's version of events was 'obfuscation'.

Charles Perrottet has been questioned by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) over his involvement with Jean Nassif. Nassif is a convicted felon who has been accused of bribing NSW politicians to secure planning approvals. Charles Perrottet has denied any wrongdoing, but the allegations have raised questions about the integrity of the NSW Liberal Party.

The inquiry has heard that Charles Perrottet was at the Nobu dinner in 2018, where he allegedly discussed his brother's plans with Jean Nassif. Charles Perrottet has said that he was simply a guest at the dinner and did not discuss any development plans with Nassif. However, his lawyer has confirmed that he did meet with Nassif at the dinner and discussed his brother's involvement in the development project.

The allegations against Charles Perrottet have significant implications for the NSW Liberal Party and the development industry in Australia. The party's reputation has been damaged by the allegations, and there are concerns that the integrity of the party's leadership has been compromised. For the development industry, the allegations raise questions about the influence of money in politics and the potential for corruption in the planning process.

The NSW government has been accused of being too soft on developers, who have been accused of using their wealth and influence to secure planning approvals. The allegations against Charles Perrottet have fueled concerns that the government is too willing to bend the rules to accommodate developers. The incident has also raised questions about the role of the NSW Liberal Party in facilitating development projects and the potential for party members to use their positions for personal gain.

The allegations against Charles Perrottet have also sparked calls for greater transparency in the planning process and for the government to take greater action to prevent corruption in the development industry. Some have called for greater regulation of the development industry and for the introduction of stricter penalties for those who engage in corrupt practices.