‘We execute the prick’: Charles Perrottet plotted political downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears
Brother of former state premier sent message to wife Anita Perrottet regarding plan to damage career of rival David Elliott Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Charles Perrottet wrote about a plan to damage a Liberal minister’s career following his brother’s accession to the New South Wales premiership in October 2021, stating “we execute the prick once party room is over”, a corruption inquiry has heard. Anita Perrottet told the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) on Friday she could not recall the meaning of messages exchanged between herself and husband Charles Perrottet in the days before Dominic Perrottet was elected premier by Liberal MPs following the resignation of Gladys Berejiklian. Dominic Perrottet is not named as a person of interest in Icac’s investigation and is not accused of any wrongdoing. Charles Perrottet has previously denied any wrongdoing. Icac’s inquiry continues.
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Charles Perrottet, and Liberal operatives Christian Ellis and Jeremy Greenwood, allegedly anticipated receiving $2m to be distributed evenly between them from Nassif.