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‘We execute the prick’: wife can’t say if Charles Perrottet text was plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears

Brother of former state premier sent message to wife Anita Perrottet seemingly 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…

‘We execute the prick’: wife can’t say if Charles Perrottet text was plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating links between Liberal Party figures, a fugitive property developer, and Catholic Schools NSW. Anita Perrottet is set to resume her evidence, while her husband Charles will appear later in the day.

Jean Nassif, the fugitive property developer, is scheduled to appear before the inquiry next week.

The ICAC operation, known as Operation Rosny, is ongoing with multiple individuals set to give evidence.

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